Effective Measures Against Racism in Stadiums: FIFA's New Global Gesture

During the Congress in Bangkok, FIFA endorsed an initiative to combat racist incidents at stadiums using a special anti-racism gesture.

In response to the increasing occurrences of discrimination in sports arenas, FIFA has implemented a new strategy to counteract racist manifestations. At the 74th Congress in Bangkok, collaboration with national associations worldwide was approved, aimed at implementing programs in five key directions to eliminate racism.

The Congress unanimously decided that in the event of incidents at matches, referees can temporarily or permanently stop the game using an established standard signal, obliging players to report racist incidents.

First stage: the referee must stop the match. If you experience discriminatory attacks, use the "anti-racism gesture" (crossed arms on the chest), and the game will be halted.

Second stage: If incidents continue after the game's resumption, the referee has the right to send the teams to the dressing rooms.

Third stage: In the case of ongoing misconduct during the break, the match will be immediately stopped forever.