Kevin - John Boateng 's walk - off protest marked pivotal moment in soccer 's diversity battle . The game was over and Boateng 's protest transformed this exhibition match into headline news around the globe , plunging football 's authorities into crisis management mode . Milan midfielder left the field after being abused during match with Pro ##per . He now sits on FIFA 's anti - racism task force as authorities reacted to his protest . Both UEFA and FIFA have passed new laws to prevent and eradicate racism from the game .
Kevin - John Boateng 's walk - off protest marked pivotal moment in soccer 's diversity battle . Milan midfielder left the field after being abused during match with Pro ##per . He now sits on FIFA 's anti - racism task force as authorities reacted to his protest . Both UEFA and FIFA have passed new laws to prevent and eradicate racism from the game .