Overview

• The panel comprises former players from 14 countries, including Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Briana Scurry and Formiga.
• It is tasked with advising on anti-racism strategy, participating in education across all levels of the game and contributing reform ideas.
• Gianni Infantino said the group will drive cultural change and reiterated that racist abuse constitutes a crime.
• FIFA’s recent disciplinary updates include a maximum fine of 5,000,000 Swiss francs and a three-step match protocol for incidents.
• The announcement came days after sanctions on six federations, including Argentina, and echoes a player task force that was disbanded in 2016.