The plan outlines a series of commitments aimed at creating
greater access to opportunities and career progression for black, Asian and
other minority ethnic groups in football, and actions to eradicate racial
prejudice.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said:
"Football is a diverse sport, which brings together communities and
cultures from all backgrounds.
"This diversity has made the game stronger on the pitch
and it is vital we ensure this is reflected across all areas of the game."
Masters added: "The No Room For Racism Action Plan
underpins the Premier League's continued commitment to promoting equality and
tackling discrimination."
The Football Association this week called on the government
to act quickly in the fight against racism after Manchester United defender
Axel Tuanzebe and Lauren James, a forward for the club's women's team, were
targeted on social media.
It follows a number of other incidents in which footballers,
including United forward Marcus Rashford and Chelsea full-back Reece James --
brother of Lauren -- were targeted.
Last month Britain's Prince William, president of the
Football Association, described the racist abuse aimed at footballers as
"despicable".
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden described the abuse as
"absolutely shocking" and warned a change in the law would see social
media companies "more accountable for what happens on their
platforms".
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