Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’

Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’. Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political contextWorld Cup live – latest updatesAs players in the World Cup shore up their tactics and hone their teamwork skills ahead of the quarter-finals, a chorus of voices have warned that the rise of divisive political rhetoric is translating into an intensifying challenge for players on the pitch: a surge in racism.“There’s a huge issue,” said Samuel Okafor, the chief executive

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Trechos de apoio da pauta: Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political contextWorld Cup live – latest updatesAs players in the World Cup shore up their tactics and hone their teamwork skills ahead of the quarter-finals, a chorus of voices have warned that the rise of divisive political rhetoric is translating into an intensifying challenge for players on the pitch: a surge in racism.“There’s a huge issue,” said Samuel Okafor, the chief executive of Kick It Out, a UK-based organisation that seeks to tackle discrimination in football. “The political climate that we’re facing is clearly finding its way into football.

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