PFA defend right to bemoan lack of action on racism
THE Professional Footballers Association have defended Rio Ferdinand's decision not to wear a Kick It Out t-shirt in support of the anti-racism campaign and believes that players are entitled to take a stand in the issue.
THE Professional Footballers Association have defended Rio Ferdinand's decision not to wear a Kick It Out t-shirt in support of the anti-racism campaign and believes that players are entitled to take a stand in the issue.
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The Manchester United defender was one of several black players who refused to put on the t-shirt in protest over a perceived lack of action about racism.
Ferdinand has riled Sir Alex Ferguson as a result, with the United manager describing the incident as "embarrassing" and promised to "deal with it", having earlier stated that all of his players would support Kick It Out. That suggested that club sanctions will now be imposed on the defender but the PFA have stated that they will ensure any punishments are fair.
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