After what happened with Vinicius: Infantino proposes point deduction and suspension.

Racist insults received by Vinícius Júnior in the Valencia vs. Real Madrid match at Mestalla provoked indignation worldwide. Different officials, coaches, players, and other people linked to sports showed their rejection of racism and expressed solidarity with the Brazilian. Now, Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, has made a proposal to combat this serious problem that is prevalent in many playing fields.

First and foremost, the FIFA president expressed his support for the former Flamengo player, who received racist chants from 'Murciélago' fans. "All our solidarity with Vinícius. There is no place for racism in football or in society, and FIFA supports all players who have experienced it firsthand," he highlighted.

"The events that have taken place demonstrate the importance of this fight. There is a three-step process in FIFA competitions, and it is recommended to be used at all levels of football. First, the match is stopped and announced. Then the players leave the pitch, and if (verbal) aggression continues, the match is suspended," he added.

FIFA's Proposal Against Racism

Racist insults in stadiums seem to have no end. However, a proposal by Gianni Infantino could mark a before and after in the history of modern football. The FIFA president has proposed drastic measures against clubs that allow their fans to engage in these aggressions against players.

Of the five points, the strongest proposals are: automatic defeat for the team whose fans cause the suspension of a match due to racism and prohibition of entry to stadiums for those who exhibit this behavior. Criminal charges will also be filed against racists.

Another important point is to start with specific education on the issue in sports schools. And clubs are reminded of the three-step process in matches in case of racism. "I want action and punishment," Vinícius Júnior pleaded on his social media accounts after the match. There is no doubt that it would be an important step in combating racism in the world of football.

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