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FIFA to form anti-racism taskforce with Vinicius

Updated on: 17 June,2023 09:20 AM IST  |  Barcelona
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Real Madrid winger Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans in May in an incident which provoked worldwide outrage

FIFA to form anti-racism taskforce with Vinicius

Vinicius Junior. Pic/AFP

FIFA will create an anti-racism taskforce in which Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior will have a “prominent role”, the world football governing body said Thursday.


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Real Madrid winger Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans in May in an incident which provoked worldwide outrage. “[FIFA president Gianni Infantino] said that FIFA would set up a task force which will work with FIFA to make specific recommendations, with Vinicius Junior taking a prominent role,” said FIFA.


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