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Platini: The judges may suspend matches in cases of racism 5.07.2012

Chief Judge of the matches of European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine have the right to terminate the meetings if they are seen expressions of racism from the stands, said UEFA President Michel Platini at a press conference in Warsaw.

"In Europe is strengthened nationalism. With this in mind, we decided to take appropriate action and chief judges will have the right to suspend football matches in case of racism at the European Championship. This can happen at any moment match, after which Disciplinary Committee will vote on penalties for the guilty" said the legendary French footballer.

"If a judge decides to close the match, we will support him. I hope fans to make celebration in the stands and not create problems of this nature" added he.

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