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'Out of football and out of society' - FIFA president Infantino wants an end to racism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has urged football to banish racism once and for all in a speech at his federation's annual The Best awards.

Infantino addressed the crowd at the ceremony in Milan on Monday, before presenting Lionel Messi with The Best FIFA Men's Player prize .

But first he spoke of the disgraceful scenes during Atalanta's game against Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday.

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The 2-2 draw at the Ennio Tardini was stopped for three minutes after Fiorentina defender Dalbert, on loan from Inter, reported racist abuse from the crowd to the referee.