UEFA: "There is no place for racism, discrimination and intolerance in football" (A. Ceferin)

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AEK Athens and Bayern Munich (0-2, Champions League, Group E) against discrimination, on 23/10/2018 - ©  AEK

"I am glad to offer UEFA's continued support to Fare for this year's Football People action weeks. There is no place for racism, discrimination and intolerance in football. By using UEFA's top club and national team competitions as a high-profile platform to promote Fare's activities, we are emphasising our firm commitment to celebrating diversity and inclusion," said Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA, on 15/10/2018. 

"From 11 to 25/10/2018 activities are taking place at 94 matches in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League and the UEFA Women's Champions League. Players, clubs and national teams involved in these competitions are lending their support to both the Fare network and UEFA, who are committed to fighting for an end to discrimination in football as well as developing new ideas and practices which can challenge exclusion. In 2017, over 100,000 people took part in 2,000 events in more than 60 countries," said UEFA.

"The teams involved in the Football People action weeks will line up for a mixed photo with the referees, while an #EqualGame…

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AEK Athens and Bayern Munich (0-2, Champions League, Group E) against discrimination, on 23/10/2018 - ©  AEK

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