The continental governing body of the game said on Thursday that two -time Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldo Nazrio would lead a special task force created to try to end racism, discrimination and violence.
Conambol said in a statement, “Its mission policies have to be designed and established prevention and approval mechanisms that contribute to eliminating these behaviors that affect both sports and society.”
Ronaldo, 48, retired after a career in 2019, consisting of the World Cup title in 1994 and in 2002.
The appointment called by Conmebol President Alejandro Domingez to address issues after his controversial statements about Brazil’s football after a meeting of leaders, government officials, former players and players of the Sangh.
Dominguse created an uproar when he said that the competition would be like “cheetah without target” due to the episode of racism due to the withdrawal of Brazilian clubs from Copa Libertdor.
Conmebol has been under pressure to act decisively against racism. Many Brazilian players and fans have been targeted by monkey mantras in recent years, which has also brought more pressure on the authorities to work.
Apart from Ronaldo, former FIFA general secretary Fatma Samora and former Argentina player Sergio Marchi, FIFPRO will be part of South America President, Task Force.