Sixteen historical figures of football are joined in a council that drives education, measures and cultural change. Gianni Infantino expressed himself in this regard
The International Football Federation (FIFA) announced on Friday the assembly of Player Voice Panela group of 16 players that includes legends of male and female football, with the aim of fighting racism in king sport.
The FIFA It has been holding a clear policy to fight racism in the 211 federations that integrate it. On its official website, the Federation itself chaired by Gianni Infantino He explained: “He Player Voice Panel promotes the Global declaration against racismcontributing experience and leadership to the fight against racism in football. Supervises and advisor on anti -racist initiatives based on the Global declaration against racismdrives education at all levels of football and serves as a reflection center for new ideas, “said the official statement.
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Who integrates the new Voice Panel of FIFA players
The panel consists of many players and players who knew how to shine on the world stage, as is the case of the former president of Liberia and winner of the Golden Ball: George Weah. Then, the list continues with a strong African presence, although it includes soccer players around the world. The other 15 members who complete the payroll are: Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo), Mercy Akide (Nigeria), Iván Córdoba (Colombia), Didier Drogba (Ivory coast), Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal), Formiga (Brazil), Jessica Houara (France), Maia Jackman (New Zealand), Sun Jihai (RP China), Blaise Matuidi (France), Aya Miyama (Japan), Lotta Schelin (Sweden), Briana Scurry (USA), Silvestre Mikaël (France) and Juan Pablo Sorín (Argentina).
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Gianni InfantinoPresident of the FIFAdeclared that this panel “is the result of the unanimous vote” of the 211 member associations, “who, through the Global declaration against racismThey have made it clear that the world is attached against the scourge of racism in our football. “
Added to the statements of the Swiss lawyer who presides over the FIFAthe official statement closes by saying that the Player Voice Panel: “advocates cultural change and consistent implementation of measures against racism under the initiative of global standard throughout the football ecosystem, with a view to guaranteeing a lasting and responsible impact both on and off the court.”
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