CAF demands UEFA action on Racist comments by Napoli President, De Laurentiis

The Confederation of African Soccer have referred to as on UEFA to cost Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis for feedback he made, that may be thought-about racist and discriminatory below the Physique’s Disciplinary Rules.

De Laurentiis was quoted saying he would make African gamers signal a waiver to denounce their participation within the Africa Cup of Nations as a situation of employment.

CAF described the remarks as “irresponsible” and “unacceptable”.

In an announcement on its web site, CAF questioned the Napoli President and denounced the comment which appeared dismissive of Cultures and the worldwide function for soccer throughout Continents.

“CAF is dedicated to the position that soccer performs in Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia and globally of bringing collectively and uniting folks of various cultures, language teams, races, ethnic teams and non secular backgrounds.

“Are we to imagine that the Chairman of Napoli goes to incorporate related restrictive circumstances to gamers from South America, Asia and different Confederations prohibiting them from enjoying of their Continental competitions that are vital for the event and development of soccer globally?

“The African Cup of Nations is the flagship competitors of the African continent and one of many main international soccer competitions.”

Napoli at the moment have African duo Victor Osimhen and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa. Whereas the previous missed the 2021 AFCON because of an damage – who may have made the event, however was blocked.

Alternatively, Anguissa represented Cameroon on the identical AFCON, which the Nation hosted.

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