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John Barnes: Football fans have to admit they are racist but are too scared
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February 11, 2019
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6:44Now PlayingResearch by Sky Sports News suggests nearly nine in 10 fans have witnessed racist behaviour at football matches in the UK.
A Sky Data Poll suggests around 71% of black and ethnic minority fans suffered racist abuse at least once, and 18% say they are personally abused often or every time they attend a match.
Former England and Premier League footballer John Barnes spoke to Sky's Kay Burley and said a new approach needs to be taken to tackle abuse at football grounds.
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