Maya Yoshida on suffering racist abuse | “We need strong leadership”

In 2021, fans made discriminatory gestures towards Japan captain Maya Yoshida during a post-match interview.

Never underestimate the human impact of discrimination.

For Maya, #ItsPersonal.

Get the #ItsPersonal report on racism and discrimination in the game, from the players’ perspectives: https://fifpro.org/en/supporting-players/safe-working-environments/campaign-itspersonal

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吉田 麻也 | サッカー日本代表