The Brazilian football federation (CBF) will file a complaint with CONMEBOL after Palmeiras under-20 player Luighi faced racial abuse in a match against Cerro Porteno U20s in Paraguay. Luighi reported monkey gestures from a man in the stands, leading to his substitution and emotional distress. CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues condemned the incident as a criminal offence and called for strict punishment, while Luighi expressed his pain and called for an end to racism in football.
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Saudi Arabia hints at one day buying an F1 team
Saudi Arabia is considering the purchase of a Formula 1 team, as expressed by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal. The country has made significant investments in motorsport, partnering with companies like Aramco and Maaden as sponsors of the Aston Martin F1 team and collaborating with the Public Investment Fund on Formula E initiatives. This interest in acquiring a team reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the motorsport industry. Full Article
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