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Infantino Condemns Alleged Racist Insults Against Suriname in Guatemala

Guatemala's 1-0 victory over Suriname, which took place on the night of Monday, October 5, on the final day of the Concacaf League of Nations group phase, was marked by an episode of alleged racism that transcended the borders. In the 63rd minute, US referee Joseph Dickerson expelled Suriname's footballer Richonell Margaret after he reacted with obscene insults and gestures to the Guatemalan fans. However, Surinam's player claimed that his behav…

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his support for the Surinamese national football team following racist incidents during the Nations League match against Guatemala.

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Gianni Infantino has spoken out regarding the racist remarks during the Nations League match between Guatemala and Suriname. The FIFA president calls the events 'completely unacceptable'.

Guatemala's 1-0 victory over Suriname, which took place on the night of Monday, October 5, on the final day of the Concacaf League of Nations group phase, was marked by an episode of alleged racism that transcended the borders. In the 63rd minute, US referee Joseph Dickerson expelled Suriname's footballer Richonell Margaret after he reacted with obscene insults and gestures to the Guatemalan fans. However, Surinam's player claimed that his behav…

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On Monday night, October 5, Guatemala won a historic 1-0 victory against Surinam, winning its ranking to the next round of the Concacaf Nationals League. The match was held at the Manuel Felipe Carrera stadium in El Trébol, where hundreds of Guatemalans met to support [...]

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his support for the Surinamese national football team following racist incidents during the Nations League match against Guatemala. A spokesperson for the world football governing body informed the ANP of this on Tuesday.

Richonell Margaret was expelled after insulting and provoking the party between Guatemala and Suriname by the League of Nations of the Concacaf.

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futbolcentroamerica.com broke the news on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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