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Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’
Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political context World Cup live – latest updates As players in the World Cup shore up their tactics and hone their teamwork skills ahead of the quarter-finals, a chorus of voices have warned that the rise of divisive political rhetoric is translating into an intensifying challenge for players on the pitch: a surge in racism. “There’s a huge issue,” said Samuel Okafor, the chief executive of Ki…
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