Europe's governing soccer body UEFA said today it would step up its campaign to eliminate racism from all matches played on the continent.
Racism on and around the pitch has come under the spotlight following an upsurge in abuse of black players.
UEFA launched efforts last year to stop racist chanting among crowds and today called on all clubs to condemn racism and discipline players engaging in abuse.
A UEFA spokesman said that alleged racist taunts from crowds in Macedonia during the country's September 8th Euro 2004 qualifier against England showed that more needed to be done to stamp out prejudice in the sport.
"As the latest incident reminded us, there can be no letup in the campaign, and the executive committee is resolved to keep campaigning as long as it takes to get rid of racism in European football," spokesman Mike Lee said.
UEFA has set up a €1.67 million fund to finance the anti-racism campaign.
UEFA also confirmed it will increase drug testing by 21 per cent this season and target competitions which have so far avoided scrutiny.