The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, it presented on Friday a series of measures in which it aims to “eliminate” racism in the world of football, during FIFA Congress celebrated on Bangkok.
“Racism is terrible. It is a scourge in our society that has entered football and which for a long time we cannot face (…) We must stop it now and once and for all,” said Infantino. .
The governing body of world football presented a plan that “will be implemented from now on” based on 5 pillars: Rules and penalties, actions on the field, criminal cases, education and the players’ voice.
These pillars are presented one by one by retired players, such as the Togolese Emmanuel Adebayor and the Colombian Ivan CórdobaBesides others.
“Many football legends have passed through here, myself included. I guarantee that we will end racism once and for all,” declared the team’s former striker. Real Madrid or Manchester City, among other clubs.
Among the proposals, the “mandatory inclusion” of racist acts stands out as an offense distinct from other offenses within each of the disciplinary codes of the 211 federations that make up the FIFA and these require “severe” punishment.
In addition, there is a universal normative gesture, with the hands crossed at the wrists, which can be used by footballers who are victims of racist incidents and which can lead to “pause, suspension or end of the match”.
The FIFA It will also create a panel comprising a group of retired players with the aim of advising and overseeing the implementation of the proposed measures.
However, more ambitious is the policy aimed at recognizing racism as a criminal offense in all countries of the world.
Infantino He emphasized in the Thai capital that for months he had been talking to various soccer players to end racism, and that the athletes had contributed their “stories and experiences” to find the best solution to this problem.
“We cannot accept what is happening in the stadiums. We want the racists to leave our community,” the president of the association said in a serious tone. FIFA, by highlighting that this is a problem in “all countries.”
Source: La Verdad
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