Wayne Rooney advocates for stricter measures, such as points deductions, to address racial abuse in football. Reflecting on an incident with a player who cried after facing racial abuse, he emphasizes the emotional impact it has on individuals. Rooney highlights recent incidents of racism involving players and stresses the need for educational campaigns targeting all generations. He believes that holding clubs accountable financially is crucial to deter racist behavior among fans and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among organizations to create effective solutions.
I had it in DC with one of my players who got racially abused and he was crying on my chest. I was holding him as he was crying on my chest.
There needs to be a strong campaign for society -- for children, parents and grandparents -- to be educated.
You have to hit the clubs by taking off points or hit them in the pocket and take money away from them.
If there is ignorance, the fans will still do it.
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