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UEFA appeals against sanctions

UEFA has appealed against the sanctions that its own control and disciplinary body imposed on Serbia and England for incidents in an Under-21 match in October.

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'Fuming' Jason Roberts calls for players to walk off pitch

London-born Reading striker Jason Roberts has played for nine Football League clubs and internationally for Grenada. Credit: Tony Marshall/EMPICS Sport

Reading striker Jason Roberts accused UEFA of not dealing adequately with past racism issues and said players should take action themselves by walking off the pitch if subjected to racist abuse.

The 34-year-old told BBC Radio Five: "I was absolutely fuming at what I saw."

"Everyone says UEFA needs to be stronger, do this and do that. They've shown they have no stomach for this battle. They haven't taken it on in the past. I doubt they will now with poultry fines and slapping on the wrists," he added.

"So that's why it's time for players to take action. I'll go one further and say players should walk off the pitch because - guaranteed - if that happened, things would change."

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