It is important that they are sporting sanctions rather than fines, which clubs have the means to pay.

What we don't want is a law that should be addressing anti-racism contributing to the problem.

As for the precise detail of this proposal, we will have to look at it once Fifa have sent it through, but our existing disciplinary procedures do already allow for points deductions in certain extreme cases.

The conference is an important opportunity for us all to map out the quickest route to a game free of racism and discrimination.