Fifa could introduce ‘Vinicius Law’ to punish players who cover their mouth

Gianluca Prestianni is under investigation for alleged racial abuse towards the Real Madrid winger

27 Feb, 21:38 — 27 Feb, 21:38

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Why this matters

This story matters because it addresses a significant and persistent issue of racism in football, particularly the challenges in identifying and penalizing perpetrators. The proposed 'Vinicius Law' aims to prevent players from covering their mouths during alleged racist incidents, thereby facilitating investigations and promoting accountability. This initiative follows numerous high-profile incidents of racial abuse targeting players like Vinicius Jr., highlighting the sport's ongoing struggle with discrimination.

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