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'It's important we show racism can't win': Ex-Premier League star Fabrice Muamba says players should NOT walk off the pitch if they are racially abused so they 'face the problem front on'

Footballers should not storm off the pitch when they hear racist abuse, former Premier League star Fabrice Muamba has warned.

The ex-Bolton midfielder, who retired in 2012 after having a cardiac arrest during a match, said players should stand in 'solidarity'.

The 33-year-old said stars should not 'run away from the problem' and should 'face it front on'.

But other players say they are ready to snap following claims of racist abuse during matches.

Livingston FC captain Marvin Bartley said players need to walk off the pitch to 'hit FIFA and UEFA where it hurts' until they do more to protect stars.