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Boateng: I would walk off in the World Cup final if I was racially abused
AC MILAN ace Kevin-Prince Boateng would walk off in a World Cup or Champions League final if he was the subject of racial abuse.
The AC Milan midfielder, who led his team-mates off the pitch during a friendly in Italy in January after being abused, has been appointed to FIFA's new anti-discrimination task force.
He said: "I think we should not accept and tolerate it anywhere, in any game. Even if it's a World Cup final, if it's a Champions League final.
"For me, honestly, I would do it [walk off] even in the Champions League final. If I feel it is racial abuse, I would do it even in the Champions League final.
"Of course it's a different situation - there's a lot of money involved and if my team-mates would follow me, I don't know because it's a totally different situation.
"But for my part, I would do exactly the same."
FIFA president Sepp Blatter declared himself "delighted" that Boateng has agreed to join the task force and stressed the need for tougher sanctions for racism.
He tweeted: "I've said before, empty stadiums or imposing fines is inadequate. Sanctions have to be severe - points deductions or disqualification.
"FIFA needs strong personalities like Kevin-Prince Boateng to bring experience and credibility. I invited him to be part of FIFA's anti-discrimination task force and I'm delighted that he accepted."