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FIFA Investigates Alleged Exchange Involving Streamer at Argentina vs Cape Verde Match
FIFA launched an inquiry after reports that streamer IShowSpeed faced racist remarks from a spectator during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde on July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The 21-year-old was livestreaming the last-32 match while wearing a Cape Verde kit.
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FIFA opened an investigation into allegations of racist abuse directed at American streamer IShowSpeed during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on July 3. BBC News reported that the incident took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami during the last-32 World Cup fixture. The governing body stated it was made aware of the incident and immediately initiated an investigation.
FIFA issued a statement condemning the alleged abuse. "The FIFA World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect," the statement read. " A separate FIFA statement added that the organization "strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms" and that such actions have no place in football or society.
Has 57 million YouTube subscribers and 53 million TikTok followers, according to BBC Sport. The incident occurred days after France forward Kylian Mbappe criticized Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks on social media following Paraguay's World Cup loss to France.
