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'We need to do more' – UEFA chief Ceferin hints at racism reforms

The head of European football's governing body has said that 'things need to change' as incidents of discrimination continue to plague the game

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin suggested there could be reform to the body's rules on racism but says the issue is a problem for wider society, not just football.

European football's governing body has faced criticism for not being strong enough with its punishments for discrimination.

Ceferin vowed to "wage war on the racists" after England players suffered racist abuse in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria in October.

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The Slovenian praised the commercial success of UEFA but conceded the organisation has more work to do when it comes to tackling racism.