Affaire Vinicius–Prestianni : Gianni Infantino prône une tolérance zéro pour les échanges masqués
FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the incident involving Vinicius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni on Sunday, reigniting the debate on unacceptable on-field behavior. In an interview with Sky News, the Swiss official advocated for stricter measures against players who cover their mouths to conceal what they are saying during exchanges with an opponent.
According to Infantino, this gesture should no longer be considered innocuous. "When a player covers his mouth to speak to another, we must assume that he has said something he shouldn't have," he stated. The FIFA president thus wants to break with the idea that racism is solely a "societal problem," calling on football to fully assume its role by applying firm sanctions, particularly with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
Gianni Infantino, however, nuanced his position by mentioning the need to adapt sanctions according to the attitude of the players involved. "In a moment of anger, one can say regrettable things. But when a player acknowledges his mistake and apologizes, the punishment should not be the same," he explained, opening the door to lighter sentences for those who take responsibility.
Meeting on Saturday, the IFAB confirmed that discussions were underway to introduce these new rules as early as next summer. Meanwhile, UEFA is continuing its disciplinary investigation into Prestianni, with a conclusion expected in the coming weeks.
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