Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino repeats call for action against racism


Soccer Football - UEFA Congress - Maison de la Mutualite, Paris, France - February 8, 2024 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the UEFA Congress REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

PARIS (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his call for action to tackle the increase in racist incidents in football when he spoke at the UEFA Congress on Thursday.

AC Milan's France goalkeeper Mike Maignan left the pitch during a game at Udinese last month after racist chants from the home fans, while Coventry City's Kasey Palmer said he was the target of racist abuse by some Sheffield Wednesday supporters.

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