FIFA Condemns Racism in German Cup Matches as Police Investigate

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned two incidents of alleged racist abuse during recent German Cup games, deeming them "unacceptable." Infantino's remarks arrive as German authorities are currently investigating these occurrences. The incidents have cast a shadow over German football, drawing significant attention and concern.

In one case, Schalke player Christopher Antwi-Adjei reported being subjected to racist abuse in a match against Lokomotive Leipzig, while in a separate event, a Kaiserslautern substitute faced similar abuse during a game at RSV Eintracht. These incidents occurred as lower-league teams from the former East Germany faced well-established clubs in the competition.

Infantino reiterated FIFA's zero-tolerance stance on racism, stating that football has no room for discrimination of any kind. He assured that the Players' Voice Panel would engage with the German soccer federation to ensure necessary actions are taken. Meanwhile, police have begun investigations, with fans showing solidarity against racism during these games.

(With inputs from agencies.)