Farioli: Sad people still judged by skin colour in 2026 | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli addressed, in the preview of FC Porto x Rio Ave, the episode involving Gianluca Prestianni and Vinícius Júnior

Francesco Farioli was present in the Olival press room for the preview conference regarding the 23rd matchday. The Italian coach was questioned about the allegations of racism directed by Gianluca Prestianni at Vinícius Júnior:

«In recent days, I’ve heard many comments and many analyses, as is normal in an international case. For me, something is quite clear and I have already coached in six countries, and I know it is very different to be in our own country or not, and notice that in my team we have 7 different passports, so I feel at ease… What I think is that it is a great opportunity to live with people from another culture and of another color. For example, for my 3-year-old daughter who is in an international school, it will be very good. What I also feel is that in 2026 it is sad that someone is still judged by the color of their skin and this has to be removed from football. The image that keeps passing through my mind and that is in my thesis is from Carl Sagan, the video is available on YouTube and I believe it is a great lesson on this topic, namely about our relationship as human beings. It points to the generosity that should drive us and not all these bad energies that have nothing good about them».

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