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Antonio Conte it is 'embarrassing for everybody' after fan threw banana at Richarlison

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says it is "embarrassing for everybody" that a banana was thrown at Richarlison during a friendly game between Brazil and Tunisia.

Conte called for a lifetime ban from football for the spectator involved.

"Richy played with the national team, scored a goal and then what happened is incredible," Conte said.

"In 2022 to be witnessing this type of situation is embarrassing for everybody."

Fifa is investigating the incident and said it has a "clear, zero-tolerance stance" against racist behaviour.

"I hope this person can be banned from football for the rest of their life but then it is a situation that is very disappointing to make a comment about this," Conte added.