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Pre-match ceremony at Kirin Challenge Cup 2014 game against Uruguay held - JFA Respect Fair Play Days 2014 for the world without discrimination and violence!
09 September 2014
Pre-match ceremony was held as a part of JFA Respect Fair Play Days 2014 for the world without discrimination and violence in the game against Uruguay, Kirin Challenge Cup 2014 on 5 September at Sapporo Dome.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) decided to set FIFA Fair Play Day during 1 to 9 September. Upon this announcement, JFA decided to set 14 days starting 5 September “JFA Respect Fair Play Days 2014, for the world without discrimination and violence”. During this period, the message of fighting firmly against discrimination and violence that are coming to light will be actively announced and educational and promotion activities for respect and fair play spirit will be widely implemented.
Captain of both teams declared message of firmly fighting against discrimination and violence, followed by joint photo session of players and referees.
Message from Japan National Team Captain
HONDA Keisuke
Through the power of football, we trust that discrimination can be eliminated from sports and from our society and we pledge to move forward to this goal. We kindly ask you to join us for this fight.
Thank you.
Message from Uruguay National Team Captain
Diego GODIN
I pledge not to to use, not to allow and not to accept violence and verbal abuse.
Let us make our world without discrimination and violence through the power of respect to each other.
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