The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, This Thursday in Paraguay, he announced that the problem of racism will be one of the topics of the 74th congress to be held by the organization in Bangkok and also called to “be determined” in the fight against violence in this sport.
“We have a problem with racism, which is a very serious problem in our society, and we will talk about it at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok in a few weeks,” he said. Infantino about the conclave that will take place on May 17.
Call for unity
Speaking at an event held in the Paraguayan city of Luque, headquarters of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), the leader called for “unity and togetherness in the fight against racism” and called for an end to these events.
In that sense, he offers a message to those who have suffered racism and, especially, to Brazilian Vinicius Junior, who a few weeks ago broke down in tears at a press conference when talking about the incidents he faced in several fields in Spain.
“All my love to all the victims”
“All my love, and the love of all football lovers, to all the victims. For Vinicius and others who suffer without cause in the world that suffered attacks today in 2024. We have to be determined here, because we have to be determined in the fight against violence,” added Infantino.
“And there we also have to act with the Governments, with the authorities, with the teams, with the players, all together, because going to a football match should be a party, it should which is a joy.”
In that context, he expressed his commitment as an “ally” to fight so that football continues to be a “great party.”
Source: La Verdad
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