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FIFPro Union Denounces Racist Abuse of Players at World Cup
- On Saturday, The Netherlands-based The FIFPRO called for urgent action to protect footballers from racist and discriminatory abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.
- In recent weeks, players have faced a growing pattern of intimidation and hostility both online and in person, much of it racist and discriminatory according to The FIFPRO.
- Data from FIFA's Social Media Protection Service reveals a staggering increase in online abuse, with much of the rising hostility linked to media scrutiny and competitive pressures.
- The union asks soccer authorities and private institutions to increase efforts, as monitoring and reporting alone cannot prevent harm or change behavior.
- Systemic patterns of intimidation should not be a normalized aspect of the sport, The FIFPRO argued, stressing these incidents point to a larger pattern beyond football.
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