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UEFA opens probe into Tavecchio 'banana' remark

UEFA opens probe into Tavecchio 'banana' remark

FIGC chief says will explain 'mistake'

Paris, 20 August 2014, 18:47

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UEFA on Wednesday opened a probe into an alleged racist slur by new Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Carlo Tavecchio, who said there were some 'banana-eating' players in Serie A. Tavecchio made the alleged remark, for which he has apologised, during his campaign to replace Giancarlo Abete as FIGC chief.
    There were calls for him to be disqualified because of it and former integration minister Cecile Kyenge condemned the alleged remark.
    In response to the probe news, Tavecchio said he would explain "my mistake and my real intentions" to UEFA, saying he was "serene and respectful of UEFA's decision".
    Tavecchio said the FIGC had been expecting the probe as a "due act".
    "I am certain I will be able to explain, also in the UEFA forum, both my mistake and my real intentions." Italian soccer has had historic problems with racism and players including Italy star Mario Balotelli have faced monkey chants and thrown bananas.
    Starting his new job Monday, Tavecchio said he had apologised for what he described as a "gaffe" and had been instrumental in letting thousands of extra-EU players into the Italian game at all levels.
    Seeking to calm the row, on August 13, Tavecchio named black retired Italian Olympic medalist and former long jump world champion Fiona May as his anti-racism advisor.
    She will advise Tavecchio on integration in sport and come up with anti-discrimination campaigns aimed at schools and youth.
    The British-born athlete competed in the long jump, winning two World Championships and two Olympic silver medals.
   

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