FIFA sets up anti-racism task force involving Vinicius
By DW
19 June 2023 |
10:05 am
Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Junior has agreed to join a new task force to tackle racism in football. The Real Madrid star was recently racially abused during a La Liga match with Valencia.
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