Tuchel to remind England of anti-racism protocols before Spain game
Summary
England manager Thomas Tuchel will brief his players on Uefa’s anti-racism procedures before Sunday’s Nations League match against Spain in Madrid. The procedures allow referees to pause or abandon a match if discriminatory behavior continues.Key Facts
- England will play Spain at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano stadium.
- The match is England’s first in Madrid since a 2004 fixture at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium that was marred by racist chanting aimed at England players.
- Spain’s football federation was fined and ordered to partially close its stadium for a friendly after fans chanted Islamophobic and xenophobic abuse during a match against Egypt.
- Uefa’s protocol begins with a match halt and a public-address announcement.
- If discriminatory behavior continues, referees can stop the match for five to 10 minutes and take players off the field.
- If the behavior persists after that stoppage, officials can abandon the match.
- An England victory would secure the Nations League group and a more favorable quarter-final draw.
- Spain are unbeaten in 43 matches and beat England 3-2 at Wembley in September.
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