Bundesliga players showing solidarity with Floyd deserve applause: FIFA


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"We all must say no to racism and any form of discrimination. We all must say no to violence. Any form of violence," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

Zurich: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the recent demonstrations of players in Bundesliga matches, showing solidarity with George Floyd, deserve "applause and not a punishment".

"For the avoidance of doubt, in a FIFA competition the recent demonstrations of players in Bundesliga matches would deserve an applause and not a punishment," Infantino said in a statement.

"We all must say no to racism and any form of discrimination. We all must say no to violence. Any form of violence," he added.