FIFA SETS UP ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE INVOLVING REAL MADRID STAR VINICIUS JUNIOR

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Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior will lead a special Fifa Anti Racism Committee made up of players who will suggest stricter punishments for discriminatory behavior in football.

Vinicius was racially abused by fans, when Madrid played Valencia in May, the 10th such incident involving the 22 year old, that La Liga has reported to prosecutors this season.

Fifa President Ginanni Infantino, says that as well as applying disciplinary and competition punishments, Fifa will also pursue legal action against abusers in countries where racism happens in football matches.

Spanish top football authorities are under pressure to do more to combat racism, after Vinicius received support from across the world, following the abuse he suffered in Valencia.