2010 will see history made, as the FIFA World Cup comes to Africa for the very first time in its seventy-year history.
South Africa is already gearing up for the tournament, with state-of-the-art stadia being built across the country.
Kick It Out is a leading member of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) network.
The problem of racism in European football is being described by some as "endemic".
Players, fans and ethnic minority communities are abused regularly in some parts of Europe where far right activity is rife.
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John Barnes
"Racism is not only a problem in football, it's a problem in society. Until we tackle it in society, we can't tackle it in football."
John Barnes, England's most capped black player