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\nMANCHESTER, England: When FIFA President Gianni Infantino dashed from Geneva to Paris to watch World Cup favorite Brazil in their final warmup game before Qatar, he cannot have expected to be confronted by such visual proof of the racism that continues to infect soccer.<\/p>\n
\nNot least because the sport\u2019s world governing body disbanded its anti-racism task force \u2014 declaring it had \u201ccompletely fulfilled its temporary mission\u201d \u2014 shortly after Infantino was elected in 2016.<\/p>\n
\nFIFA has implemented a detailed strategy to combat all forms of discrimination, but the incident at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, when a banana was thrown at Richarlison as he celebrated scoring a 19th-minute goal in Brazil\u2019s 5-1 win against Tunisia, showed just how much work is still to be done.<\/p>\n
\nThe Tottenham striker later tweeted: \u201cAs long as it\u2019s \u2018blah blah blah\u2019 and they don\u2019t punish, it will continue like this, happening every day and everywhere. No time bro!\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIn a statement, FIFA condemned the incident, saying: \u201cFirst and foremost, FIFA strongly rejects any form of racism and violence and has a very clear zero tolerance stance against such behavior in football.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFIFA will investigate the incident in yesterday\u2019s game in Paris.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nEarlier that day, Infantino had been in Geneva to discuss human rights-related matters and their relation to soccer with Federico Villegas of the United Nations.<\/p>\n
\nLater on, he witnessed first-hand the latest instance of racism and discrimination, which is prompting such concern within the sport.<\/p>\n
\nLeading players have called out online abuse \u2014 but there have also been high-profile episodes within stadiums, with FIFA handing Hungary a two-game stadium ban and a fine of almost $205,000 after England players were subjected to racist abuse during a World Cup qualifier in Budapest last September.<\/p>\n
\nUEFA also sanctioned Hungary for discriminatory behavior during Euro 2020.<\/p>\n
\nIt raises the question of whether there will be similar occurrences in Qatar at FIFA\u2019s showpiece occasion.<\/p>\n
\nThe FARE network, an anti-discrimination organization which works with FIFA and UEFA to investigate cases of discriminatory behavior by fans, does not believe there is particular cause for concern within stadiums at the World Cup. But executive director Piara Powar says \u201cinternational football has a huge problem.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThere will be a lot of close monitoring of far right and racist banners (in Qatar). They will be taken down within minutes,\u201d Powar told The Associated Press. \u201cThere will be specific analysts in security boxes. There will be a lot of people watching out for these things.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nFARE has contacted FIFA regarding the Richarlison incident.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe wilful act of taking a banana and throwing it at black player after scoring a goal is breath-taking,\u201d Powar added. \u201cWhen we\u2019re reminded what the act means \u2014 it is dehumanizing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nRicharlison\u2019s tweet pointed to his own lack of faith in soccer\u2019s authorities to deal with racism.<\/p>\n
\nOn Wednesday, his club, Tottenham, voiced its support for the forward.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe are disgusted by the racist abuse of Richarlison at last night\u2019s game between Brazil and Tunisia,\u201d it tweeted. \u201cThis has no place in football, or anywhere. We stand with you, Richy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nFormer Chelsea player Paul Canoville was subjected to racist abuse from fans of his own club during his career \u2014 and believes today\u2019s stars will eventually take extreme measures in protest.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt\u2019s hard hearing about racism,\u201d he told AP. \u201cThe truth is it\u2019s happening throughout the world. Racism is a large problem in football and a huge problem in society.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWhen I was warming up I\u2019d hear fans calling me a monkey and throwing bananas. It\u2019s telling me I am an animal.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe players will walk off the pitch. That will be a statement. I can see that. It will be a team with Black players saying, \u201cEnough is enough. Why should I play in these conditions?\u2019<\/p>\n
\n\u201cSome people think that\u2019s giving in. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s giving in \u2014 it\u2019s standing up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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