Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has proposed a radical solution to tackle racism in football: deducting points from clubs whose supporters are found guilty of discriminatory behaviour.
In a passionate statement, Rooney argued that current fines and sanctions are not enough to deter racist abuse in stadiums. "We need stronger punishments," he said. "If you hit clubs where it hurts—their league position—they’ll take real action to stop this."
Rooney’s Stand Against Discrimination
The Derby County manager, who has faced racial abuse throughout his career, believes point deductions would force clubs to take responsibility for their fans’ actions. "Clubs have the power to identify and ban offenders," he added. "If they don’t, they should face consequences."
Football’s Ongoing Battle with Racism
Rooney’s comments come amid growing frustration over repeated incidents of racism in football. Despite campaigns like Kick It Out, players continue to suffer abuse, both in stadiums and online.
Many fans and pundits have backed Rooney’s idea, arguing that financial penalties alone are ineffective. "A fine is just a cost of doing business for big clubs," said one supporter. "Losing points? That changes everything."
Will Authorities Act?
The Football Association and Premier League have yet to respond to Rooney’s proposal. However, with pressure mounting for tougher measures, the debate over point deductions is likely to intensify.
For now, Rooney’s message is clear: "Football must take a stand. Enough is enough."
