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UNESCO Fights Racism in Football

03/04/2008

Football is enjoyed by millions worldwide. But "the beautiful game" can turn ugly, especially when fans spew racist language at players of African, Middle Eastern and Jewish ancestry. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has teamed up with the world-famous football club Barcelona to fight racism on and off the field. Dianne Penn has the story. (Photo: FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta and UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura).

(duration: 4'13")