Zenit Warned Over Racist Supporters

Filed under: Racism, UEFA

Zenit St. Petersburg

With the Uefa Cup Final set for tomorrow afternoon (Cali Time) in Manchester between surprise finalists Glasgow Rangers and Zenit St. Petersburg, the focus for local police is squarely on the supporters groups.

Zenit has already been charged with racially abusing Marseille players earlier in the tournament and has officially been warned by UK Sports Minister Gary Sutcliffe that abuse will be dealt with a zero tolerance policy. That policy was officially written into law Under The Football Offences Act 1991 which made racist chanting a criminal offense, punishable by 6 months in prison.

Here’s a little idea of what can possibly happen if police can’t control the situation.

And don’t forget about the 100,000+ Rangers supporters that will be making the 3 hour journey south.

image via DayLife

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Posted on May 13th, 2008 by  dunny 

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