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FIFA gives streak to players' protests | Israel today

2020-06-06T00:53:25.653Z


It took a few days, but President Infantino recommended "activating logic" on the player protest over George Floyd's death | World Soccer


It took a few days due to the rigid policy, but FIFA intervened on the subject of protests over George Floyd's death • President Gianni Infantino recommended "run the logic" and in Germany they would not prosecute

  • Sancho after the gate in front of Paderborn

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A case like that of Jaydon Sancho in Germany's recent cycle was no exception. Every season and every league there are a significant number of players who use the stage to express their opinion and convey one or the other message. Sometimes while exposing a caption on a shirt, sometimes with a hand gesture, and always this act ends with a yellow card at the very least.

FIFA rules are very clear: "Players must not be allowed to present slogans or gear that can appear political," which is why Sancho absorbed Dortmund's 1: 6 yellow on Paderborn. Like other players in this cycle - McKenney Mashalka, contributor From Manschengladbach and his friend to Dortmund Hakimi - the Englishman also joined in a wave of protest following the killing of an African-American citizen George Floyd by a police officer. Sancho unveiled a shirt entitled "Justice to George Floyd" - and entered the notebook.

In the first phase, this case was no different from its predecessors. According to reports, the German association began to discuss Sancho punishment and the other players joining the important wave of protests, but beneath the surface the absurd shouted to the sky. For many years, FIFA has been waging a war against racism and violence, launching campaigns and working to eradicate the phenomenon, and here comes a real moment - and the Dry Law Book is working as it should.

"I was disgusted when I pulled out the yellow, but those are the rules and I had no choice," said game referee Daniel Zeaber, "George Floyd's death deserves more. I hope the German Association cancels the yellow."

Bend the rules

Surprisingly, Zyber's things fell on attentive ears. FIFA, a body known for its tenacity, concluded that in the current state of affairs, the associations are allowed to circumvent the laws. A precedent states: "We understand the depth of emotions and concern expressed by many players."

Because FIFA has no authority over the local leagues, a recommendation was added: "The unions should run sound logic and take into account the consequences." President Gianni Infantino was versatile and clear: "Protesting players should receive applause and not punishment," he declared, "we Must fight racism and discrimination and say no to violence! "

The local associations did meet the demand. In Germany it was decided not to prosecute the protesters and allow others to do the same, and in England they announced their intention to act in a similar way.

There is an impression that everyone understands the power and importance of football during these difficult days. Instead of censoring and silencing as the law states, FIFA has concluded that the opposite time is the right thing to do - release and give the stage to the actors.

Source: israelhayom

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