FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described Spain's decision to fine Real Zaragoza 9,000 euros ($10,000) for the racial abuse targeted at Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o as “ridiculous”. "In my opinion, the disciplinary decision they have taken is ridiculous. It pains me to see yet another incident of racist behaviour...To be frank, it is time to get tough " Blatter told BBC Sport on Thursday. Zaragoza fans chanted racist remarks over Eto'o during their La Liga match against Barcelona on Saturday, driving the Cameroon star to threaten to leave the pitch. "Under Fifa's disciplinary code and code of ethics, severe sanctions could - and should - be applied in certain situations, leading even to the loss of points or relegation of a team. "This latest incident happened to one of the world's top players, playing for a top team in a top league. How many other incidents - not nearly as high profile - are occurring around the world with other teams and leagues? The answer - far too many," Blatter said. Blatter believed that the 9,000 euros fine was insignificant when compared to the amount of damage done, especially with recurring events, and called for harsher sanctions to be imposed on the clubs in question. FIFA's executive committee are expected to step up their anti-racism campaign after their meeting, scheduled for March 16th or 17th, and will move to pen a new legislation to ensure there is a standard procedure against racism throughout the world. "We will keep this process moving by calling for stricter sanctions to be imposed in the fight against discrimination, and consequently for the Fifa disciplinary code to be revised and implemented by our member associations. "Perhaps the closing of their stadium for a year, so that they have to play away (was required)," Blatter added.
