Referees can abandon World cup matches in case of racism- FIFA president

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says referees will have the power to abandon matches at the World Cup if there are incidents of racism.

There are fears the tournament in Russia, starting next Thursday, could be dogged by discrimination after historic problems in the country.

England defender Danny Rose has told his family not to travel to avoid being abused, with his manager Gareth Southgate backing the Tottenham player on Wednesday.

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