Letter to the Editor: Disrespect a decision and deny freedom

The racist chanting from Bulgarian fans directed at some England soccer players at the recent European championship qualifier match in Sofia was roundly criticised by the English FA and by Fifa, the world governing body of football.

In response to this racist abuse, Fifa threatened to initiate sanctions that could put Bulgaria’s World Cup qualifying chances in jeopardy. Strict measures to deal with racist transgressors would no doubt be welcomed internationally and Fifa must follow through on displaying a zero-tolerance to racist and sectarian abusers.