Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba appointed given special roles by FIFA in fight against racism
September 6, 2025
Chelsea icon Didier Drogba and ex-AC Milan star George Weah have been named among a host of former players on a newly-formed anti-racism panel by FIFA. The idea behind the panel of ex-players is to bolster FIFA’s efforts to tackle racism in the game. The group will help in developing anti-racism strategies, participate in educational programmes and contribute to reforms across football.
FIFA forms a new anti-racism panelDrogba and Weah are part of the panel16-member panel of ex-players will advise FIFA to tackle racism