Peru launches campaign "Warning against racism in football"

The Ministry of Culture of Peru today launched the campaign " Warning against racism in football ," an initiative that has the support of the guild of players and professional teams , officials said .

The initiative aims to combat verbal and physical attacks racially motivated and off the field .

" We have joined the football associations not to have to return to football matches racist by anyone . Should be encouraged Peruvians to prevent this from happening , because when we stay silent about one of these manifestations of racism are complicit , "said the minister.

At the presentation ceremony of the campaign involving national players like goalkeeper Diego Penny , striker and defender Miguel Mostto Villamarín Edgar , who recalled that he was the victim of abuse of this kind.

"These initiatives produced me fills me with satisfaction and joy to be taken in the matter to eradicate this touchy subject . While tighter the more law will be respected and people will be directed toward people know and respect from the rostrum "said Villamarín .

According to official information , the Ministry of Culture staff distributed material football stadiums to create awareness among the public amateur and avoid insults and racist actions .