BARCELONA, June 15 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr will lead a special FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will suggest stricter punishments for discriminatory behaviour in football, president Gianni Infantino told Reuters on Thursday.
Infantino told Reuters that as well as applying disciplinary and competition punishments, FIFA will also pursue legal action against abusers in countries where racism happens in football matches.
"I asked Vinicius to lead this group of players that will present stricter punishments against racism that will later be implemented by all football authorities around the world.
"We will implement very blunt and strong punishments to end once and for all with the problem of racism in football.
"We need to stop the games, apply disciplinary and competitive measures and all of it needs to be coordinated with local authorities and governments.
Persons:
Madrid's Vinicius, Gianni Infantino, Vinicius, LaLiga, Infantino, It's, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis
Organizations:
FIFA, Reuters, Madrid, Valencia, Brazil national, Guinea, Brazilian FA, CBF, Spanish FA, Infantino, Thomson
Locations:
BARCELONA, Brazil, Barcelona, Valencia, Spain