World soccer 's governing body said on Tuesday it wanted the FIGC to investigate and stressed that tackling racism was one of its top priorities . the Italian Football Federation asks Italian soccer federation to investigate alleged racist remarks . Fiorentina said to have referred to African players as ` ` banana eaters '' Tavecchio running to be president of FIFA in Tuesday . African prime minister among those questioning his suitability for the role .
the Italian Football Federation asks Italian soccer federation to investigate alleged racist remarks . Fiorentina said to have referred to African players as `` banana eaters '' Tavecchio running to be president of FIFA in Tuesday . African prime minister among those questioning his suitability for the role .