LaLiga Eradicating violence with UNESCO

Sevilla president tired of Sergio Ramos' comments

More work must be done to eradicate violence and abuse from the game of football, according to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

Discussing how Los Blancos go about guaranteeing the safety of their fans and players, the Spaniard insisted that clubs are responsible for dealing with any issues that arise.

"The reality is shameful for football," Perez told a UNESCO conference to present a respect campaign alongside Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu and Juventus president Andrea Agnelli.

"At Real Madrid we apply a zero tolerance policy towards those who come to the stadium to abuse people or throw something onto the pitch.

"We are the ones who must act because without respect there is no game.

"Sometimes we may complain about the slowness of legislation but we must be ruthless against those who disrespect their opponent."

The Madrid club supremo also noted how his club must be 'brave' in facing up to the insults aimed towards Sergio Ramos at Sevilla last week.

In his speech, Blaugrana president Bartomeu highlighted racism and the positive effect of the Catalan club's support for Dani Alves following an incident that saw a banana thrown onto the pitch towards the Brazilian.