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Why is it difficult to kick racism out of football?

Why is it difficult to kick racism out of football?

After monkey chants at a Real Madrid match, what needs to be done to tackle racism?

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

June 7, 202327m 8s

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Show Notes

Racism in football: Last month monkey chants were hurled at Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr during a match, we hear from a member of Fifa's now disbanded Anti-Racism taskforce. Why is this a hard issue to deal with?

Also in the pod: June 7 is designated by the African Union as African border day? What does this mean?

And Chido Mpemba the AU's Special Envoy for Youth Affairs tells us what are her priorities.