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May 2023
39m 58s

Can Vinicius episode be a turning point ...

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Will global outrage at the racial abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr prompt change?

We analyse the week’s events, ask whether football’s anti-racism protocols are strong enough and assess whether this episode can be a line in the sand moment for kicking racism out of football.

Hear from La Liga chief Javier Tebas, former Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón, FIFPRO's Jonas Baer-Hoffmann and England manager Gareth Southgate.

Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Nesta McGregor, Piara Powar, Juan Castro

Producer: Sam Sheringham

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