Fifa president Sepp Blatter racism row: Fans' view

There are calls for the most powerful man in world football, Sepp Blatter, to stand down.

Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor says the Fifa president should resign over comments he made on racism.

Blatter claimed that football doesn't have on-field problems with racism and told Al-Jazeera television that any problem could be settled with a handshake after the match.

Newsbeat's been to Liverpool to see what some fans think.

"It shouldn't be dealt with a handshake, it should be dealt with properly so that players are made an example of.

"It's disgusting really, both his comments and anyone who takes part in racist abuse."

Sepp Blatter has a history of making gaffes.

In 2004, he suggested female players should wear tighter shorts to help increase the popularity of women's football.

"I think he should be demoted in some way, or actually made to quit because he's obviously lost his grip on reality and the game."

Paul is a Liverpool supporter and says Sepp Blatter's comments are outrageous.

"Racism needs to be punished, it has to be cleared from the game.

"It's just a ridiculous comment and a man in his position should know better."

In a statement, Blatter said his comments had been misunderstood.

"I don't think you can misunderstand those comments," says Paul.

"You clearly can't deny there's racism in the game, what with the investigations into Suarez and Terry at the minute.

"You can't say just shake hands because those comments can't be forgotten easily.

"He definitely needs to go and someone else step up."

Lucy plays for Everton Ladies Reserves.

"Sepp Blatter just says bizarre things doesn't he, like with what he said about women's football.

"To say something like this is just ridiculous because racism does exist in football, there have been plenty of examples.

"He's been there too long if you ask me, he needs to go and they need someone else in.

"We have a black player in our team and although we have never experienced racism in our matches, it would take more than a handshake to sort."

Ben is studying for a BTEC in sports development.

"There is racism in football and it needs to be kicked out.

"A handshake to sort things out is not acceptable, other things yeah, but not this.

"He's got some very odd views on the game of football.

"What he said probably came across wrong, but what he said wasn't great and he should now leave because he's made a number of blunders."