MONROVIA – Former President George Weah is leading the charge against racism in football, using his platform to call for unity and an end to discrimination in the beautiful game. As the honorary captain of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel (PVP), Weah is part of a 16-strong group of football legends determined to rid the sport of racism. Weah’s message is clear: “Racism is a disease. We cannot continue to condone racism in public spaces, most especially on the field where everybody is supposed to be working together.” As The Analyst reports, Weah’s words have echoed the sentiments of football fans around the world, who are increasingly demanding action against racism and discrimination in the sport.
Sekou Kalasko Damaro, Special Aide to Former President Weah, has shared an article from FIFA Media, highlighting Weah’s determination to rid football of racism.
According to the article, George Weah, the honorary captain of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel (PVP), has called on football fans to “forget about calling each other names and embrace each other” as part of the fight against racism.
Weah stated, “Racism is a disease. We cannot continue to condone racism in public spaces, most especially on the field where everybody is supposed to be working together.”
The PVP, a 16-strong group of football legends, gathered in Rabat, Morocco, for a two-day session, chaired by Weah.
Weah added, “I think what is important is for us to forget about calling each other names and embrace each other and make friends – that’s what the world is all about. War is no good. Racism is a disease.”
He also thanked FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the opportunity. ‘I want to thank FIFA President Gianni Infantino for putting me on this team. I think it’s important for the role that I play in society.
“As a former footballer and then former leader of the Republic of Liberia, my voice is critical because I played the game; I experienced racism during my time. So, I thought I’m one of the players who will be in a position to say, ‘No’ to racism.”
The session was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, and other members of the FIFA Administration.