FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke about the racist insults Vinicius was subjected to at Mestalla. He did this by recalling protocol against racism and urging players to stop play or even leave the pitch if the insults continued.
Infantino points to Spain
“The events that occurred during the match between the two teams. Valencia And real Madrid Show how important this struggle is.” Infantino points out in his message that “there is a three-stage process in FIFA competitions and it is recommended to be used at all levels of football”.
Infantino remembers this “First the game is stopped and announced. Second, the players leave the field of play and the announcer says: If the attacks continue, the match will be stopped. The match continues and thirdly, if the attacks continue, the game will stop and three points will go to the opponent. These are the rules that should be applied in all countries and in all leagues.”
And later he admits that “It’s easier said than done, but we have to do it and we have to support it through education.” World football leader Vinicius was exposed to racist insults after a match in March, and FIFA warned that “Referees must stop matches in Spain. The law is not strictly enforced”. against Atlético.
Lula with Vinicius
Infantino joins the messages that emerged after the meeting, as did Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who condemned the racist act against Vinicius.”Serious action should be taken against those responsible. He commented before assessing his participation in the G7 summit, where he was the only Latin American leader invited to a poor young man who has become one of the best football players in life.