The Bundesliga's 36 clubs will unite for the next two rounds of the
competition to show racism a collective red card, the German
Football League (DFL) announced on Wednesday.
Before this weekend's 18 first and second Bundesliga games, all
players, trainers and referees involved will each hold up a red
cardboard placard in a symbolic gesture to "give racism the red
card".
The initiative, to promote tolerance and respect in football, is
part of a movement across the continent called Football against
racism in Europe (FARE).
"Millions of fans follow the Bundesliga week after week, supporting
the stars of their club, regardless of their origin or colour,"
said DFL president Reinhard Rauball.
Fans at all Bundesliga games this weekend and next will be handed
red placards and invited to join in the gesture before
kick-off.
Certain areas of Germany, particularly in the former GDR, have
encountered problems with racism.
In September 2006, Schalke 04 striker Gerald Asamoah was the target
of racist abuse during a game against Hansa Rostock.
The German Football Federation (DFB) ordered Rostock to pay a
record fine of 20,000 euros.
Good move La Liga should seriously consider to follow this act so
that players like Samuel Eto, Yaya Toure etc won't be abuse by the
fans
