FIFA reiterates its stand against racism, says strict action will be taken against any such act

FIFA stance against racis: Brazil international forward Vinicius Junior will play a major role in this. Vinicius Junior, 22, has been the victim of several racist incidents this season. The latest incident happened in May when he was subjected to racial abuse in a match. FIFA president said racism has no place in football!

FIFA reiterates its stand against racism, says strict action will be taken against any such act

Gianni Infantino, the president of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), met Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and told him that discrimination has no place in football. According to media reports, Infantino also met with the Brazilian national team and Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues on Thursday and discussed setting up a task force against racism in football.

Infantino said Brazil international forward Vinicius Junior would play a key role in this. Vinicius Junior, 22, has been the victim of several racist incidents this season. The latest incident happened in May when he was subjected to racial abuse in a match. FIFA president said racism has no place in football!

It is very important not just to talk about racism and discrimination, but also to take action in a decisive and concrete way - zero-tolerance,' Infantino said after the meeting in Barcelona, Spain. FIFA stands with the Brazilian Football Confederation and all players in this fight. It is important to enforce sports sanctions and I congratulate the CBF for doing so.

Let us tell you that Valencia was fined about 40 lakh rupees (45 thousand euros) in the case of racist remarks on Vinicius Junior. Also, in the next five matches, a ban was imposed on keeping some parts of the stadium closed. There have been cases of racism against Vinicius many times before. He was heavily critical of Spain's lack of action against racism.