The minister of Inside, Fernando Grande-Marlaskaemphasized that respect for diversity is part of our country’s DNA, in response to the player’s statements Real Madrid Vinicius JR. where he questioned the suitability of Spain hosting the 2030 World Cup due to racism in stadiums.
“The only thing I have to say is that our country is a country where respect for diversity is part of our DNA and, therefore, our effective and direct fight against all discriminatory behavior,” said the minister in a press conference to present the report of the accident in the summer when asked about the statements of the Brazilian player.
The minister emphasized that the fight against hate crimes in general, but also in the field of sports, is one of the priorities of the Government and “clearly” of the Ministry of the Interior.
Marlaska recalled that the second Plan to fight hate crimes has already been implemented, which has been given more resources and cooperation has been greatly strengthened with the Prosecutor’s Office of Hate Crimes and Anti-Discrimination.
“In the field of sport we are concerned and we continue to work on the new instruction issued by the Secretary of State for Security to further clarify the role of the security coordinator within his powers,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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