FIFA Investigates Racist Remarks Against Streamer IShowSpeed at World Cup
The investigation highlights FIFA's ongoing struggle with racism at the World Cup, as a high-profile streamer with a massive YouTube audience becomes the latest target.
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FIFA announced an investigation into alleged racist remarks directed at streamer IShowSpeed during a CONCACAF World Cup match in Miami on July 3. The incident occurred while IShowSpeed was live-streaming the Argentina vs. Cape Verde game. A spectator reportedly told him in Spanish to "go to the zoo and cry." FIFA condemned racism and launched the probe immediately.
FIFA said on July 7 that it opened an investigation into racist remarks allegedly made against streamer IShowSpeed during a World Cup match in Miami. The incident took place on July 3 while IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., was live-streaming the Argentina vs. Cape Verde game. A spectator in an Argentina jersey reportedly told him in Spanish to "go to the zoo and cry." IShowSpeed, who has 57.2 million YouTube subscribers, is attending the tournament as part of a collaboration between FIFA, FOX Sports, and YouTube. FIFA issued a statement condemning racism and discrimination, and said it acted immediately after learning of the incident.
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