Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Infantino Condemns Racism in Football Games
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is speaking out against racism in soccer.
In recent German Cup matches, players were allegedly targeted with racial abuse, causing disruptions during games.
These events follow a similar incident in a Premier League game involving Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo.
FIFA, the global soccer governing body, is committed to fighting against racism and will be working with the German soccer association to address these issues.
Infantino has stated that there is no place for racism in the sport and that it is unacceptable.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned alleged racial abuse in recent German Cup matches.
A match between Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke was halted due to alleged racial abuse of winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei.
Kaiserslautern player also reported racial abuse from a crowd member at RSV Eintracht.
The incidents follow a similar alleged attack on Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo in a Premier League game.
Infantino stated that FIFA will work with the German FA in combating racism.
- Who
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino, players Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Antoine Semenyo, and various football fans.
- What
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned alleged racial abuse in German Cup and Premier League matches.
- When
- The incidents occurred recently, with Infantino issuing statements on Monday and Sunday.
- Where
- The incidents took place in German Cup matches and a Premier League game in England.
- Why
- To address and condemn the issue of racism in football and to state that FIFA is working to combat it.
Players and FIFA
Racist Supporters
Racism
Players and FIFA
Condemn racism and seek to eliminate it from football
Racist Supporters
Those who engage in, or support racism in football
- Organization
- FIFA
- Incident Type
- Alleged Racial Abuse
- Players Involved
- Christopher Antwi-Adjei, Antoine Semenyo
- Leagues/Competitions
- German Cup, Premier League
- Official Response
- Condemnation by FIFA; promises to work with German FA.