Clubs have criticized FIFA for leaving the anti -racism message in the Club World Cup, with some suggestions that it may be associated with the policies of US President Donald Trump.
FIFA supported the ‘no discrimination’ in the Qatar 2022 World Cup and welcomed a new disciplinary code to fight racism more efficiently and decisively last month.
So far, such emotions have been absent during matches in the revived competition in the US, with ‘a governing body with a governing body rather than promoting football’s campaign.
FIFA has not commented on a report Athletic, external This promotional material for the ‘No Rasalism’ campaign was designed for the Club World Cup, but was not then not used.
Piara Power, Executive Director of the Expedition Group Body Fair, said: “It is disappointing that it appears that the club will not have any anti -discrimination message in the World Cup.
“Such a message in the past is well received by supporters, players and civil society.
“It is more than a shame that a message of inclusion cannot be transmitted to the world, and those of us who are stakeholders in this field have not been informed.
“We know that the US government is unstable and the need for practicality is a factor, but the recurrence of coherent and progressive values by FIFA is very important.”
Since assuming office in January, Trump has directed the federal government. Eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programsAnd many big American companies have finished their work or have returned.
In a statement, a FIFA spokesperson said: “Football unites the united world ‘FIFA is the main global campaign of FIFA, which is displayed before and during matches, as well as all clubs on FIFA social platforms at all club World Cup stadiums.
“FIFA has a firm, zero-optional attitude against all types of discrimination and racism.
“This commitment was reinforced by unanimously approval by the recently revised FIFA Disciplinary Code, which introduces new measures to fight racist misuse – including minimal restrictions for racist events and an increase in financial punishment for racist events.
“Three-Anti-Anti-Anti-discrimination process-a protocol that is designed to empower the referee to address discriminatory behavior when such incidents occur among fans or participants-so also effective in club World Cup.
“FIFA’s social media security service is also being made available to clubs, players and officials.
“Further activities will be implemented in the appointed time to strengthen the anti-discrimination attitude of FIFA.”
Ivan Whitfield, president of the former players, lawyers and ground-level organizations, Ivan Whitfield, president of the Human Rights Football alliance (HRSA) said: “We are disappointed that FIFA has taken a step back from the anti-discrimination message that was transmitted in some of the previous global competitions.
“Football is present at a place where the values of non-discrimination and inclusion are clear, but they need to continuously outline the world.
“An original message of football units the world, this is not clearly enough.
“FIFA is a global organization in which there should be a continuous value regardless of the country in which it organizes competitions.
“If FIFA can have strong messaging in Russia, Qatar, New Zealand and Australia, then the same application should be made in the United States. It is a football issue, which is in the host country regardless of administration in power.”
In the weekend, the side of Los Angeles Angel City wore a shirt reading ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ Before the game of her National Women’s Football League against Northern Carolina.
Performing the support of the players was a reaction to the ongoing raids by immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) and the resulting protests in the LA.
The anti-discrimination body said that it has been said: “FIFA’s clear decision to quit its anti-discrimination message in the Club World Cup is especially after highlighting the importance of dealing with the issue in its recent campaigns.
“As displayed by Angel City, football has a unique power in bringing the communities together, and the visibility of the anti-discrimination campaigns of FIFA, while the world is looking at the reason.
“We will urge FIFA to reversed our decision and honestly expect that it is not a sign of things coming in the World Cup next year.”