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Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

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Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

Football's world governing body said it was made aware of an incident which allegedly occurred at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 3 July, where the last-32 fixture took place, and "immediately initiated an investigation".

The 21-year-old, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, can be seen in footage on his YouTube channel wearing a Cape Verde kit, in confrontation with an Argentina fan in the stands.

"The Fifa World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect," Fifa said in a statement.

"It brings together people, cultures and communities from around the world and anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game."

The alleged abuse of IShowSpeed comes days after France forward Kylian Mbappe labelled a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.

Celeste Amarilla, of Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, posted her comments on X after her country's defeat by France in the last 16 of the World Cup.

The French football federation (FFF) has announced plans to file ⁠criminal charges, describing Amarilla's remarks as "utterly abhorrent and unacceptable".

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