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Warnock calls for black players to unite against Blatter

ESPN staff
November 18, 2011
Neil Warnock wants players to boycott future internationals © PA Photos
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QPR manager Neil Warnock has called for black players to boycott forthcoming internationals in order to take a stand against FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Blatter has found himself under increasing pressure to step down after his recent comments regarding racism in football. The Swiss official claimed that racism was not a problem in the sport and that racist abuse between players could be settled by a handshake after the match.

The 75-year-old has since apologised, but stressed he will not resign his post as head of world football's governing body. With Blatter intent on staying in power, Warnock believes a vote of no confidence is unlikely, and believes footballers should unite against the FIFA president.

"I don't see anybody's going to sack him," Warnock said. "I think the only way we could get him out of the situation he's in was if every black player in every country refused to play in the next international game. Other than that I don't think there's a cat in hell's chance [of getting him out]."

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