Fanizadeh said in Brussels.
"Sanctions can help but the Croatia FA must acknowledge there is a deep-rooted problem first of all if we are to be successful in combating racism."
Fanizadeh was speaking after the launch of a new anti-racism campaign on Thursday by FARE, European soccer's governing body UEFA and the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.
Under the title "Different Languages, One Goal", a 30-second television advertisement promoting anti-racism will be shown by broadcasters at halftime during all of UEFA's 125 Champions League matches.
"Sanctions can help but the Croatia FA must acknowledge there is a deep-rooted problem first of all if we are to be successful in combating racism."
Fanizadeh was speaking after the launch of a new anti-racism campaign on Thursday by FARE, European soccer's governing body UEFA and the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.
Under the title "Different Languages, One Goal", a 30-second television advertisement promoting anti-racism will be shown by broadcasters at halftime during all of UEFA's 125 Champions League matches.
Comment