(see previous)(ANSA) - Rimini, August 28 - The election of
Carlo Tavecchio to head the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC)
shows lack of resolve in taking a stand against racism, MEP
Cecile Kyenge said Thursday.
Tavecchio's election was controversial because he commented
there are 'banana-eating' players in Serie A 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 Kyenge condemned the
alleged remark.
"His election shows lack of courage on the part of FIGC and
of our country in taking a step forward," the former minister
said.
"The real victory will come when, as a culture, from left
to right, we will make no exceptions in condemning such lack of
awareness of one's role," she added.
The FIGC on Monday shelved a probe into Tavecchio's remark,
for which he has apologized, saying "no disciplinary issues" had
emerged.
UEFA is investigating Tavecchio's remark.
'Tavecchio FIGC election shows lack of courage' says Kyenge
'Victory will come the day the culture truly rejects racism'