5 ways how FIFA should actually tackle racism in football

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 29:  Players and match officials stand with an anti racism banner prior to the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Semi-Final between Germany and Mexico at Fisht Olympic Stadium on June 29, 2017 in Sochi, Russia.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Racism is still a massive problem in football

#1 Need to introduce a form of "Rooney rule"

NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, Chris Hughton reacts  during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Carrow Road on April 21, 2017 in Norwich, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Chris Hughton has done an admirable job at Brighton & Hove Albion

The Rooney Rule is an NFL policy that requires league teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and other football operation jobs. While it is unrealistic to ask teams to hire coaches on the basis of their race, it is certainly a fair requirement that a minority candidate at least gets the opportunity to have a fair crack at the job.

Versions of the Rooney Rule need to echo across football. With the influx of a greater number of ethnic minorities into respectable positions, racism as we know it will eventually die down.

It is a long road ahead – but it is a battle that needs to be fought every day if we are to cleanse football by eliminating racism.

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