FIFA DISSAPROVES RACIAL ABUSE IN GERMAN CUP MATCHES
August 19, 2025
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned recent incidents of racial abuse during German Cup matches and the Premier League opener, calling them "unacceptable."
During the German matches, a player was racially abused by spectators, leading to match disruptions and apologies from the clubs involved.
Similarly, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo was racially attacked during a Premier League game, prompting police action. Infantino emphasized FIFA’s commitment to monitoring and combating racism, reaffirming that there is no place for such behavior in football.