Toure criticizes FIFA racism task force

The FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination, which was founded a few years ago in 2013, was discontinued this Sunday, with the world governing body explaining it had achieved its objectives.

Toure, who was one of the consultants to the task force, fears the risk of racism at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and wants the FIFA to remain vigilant.

"When I received the letter telling me the FIFA task force was to be discontinued I was very disappointed," the Ivorian midfielder said.

"The letter listed the good work that had been carried out as a result of the task force's advice and recommendations.

"So my question is, after failing to deal with racism sufficiently for decades -- why stop when something is beginning to work? Are FIFA being complacent ahead of a World Cup in Russia? This makes no sense".

"The task force brought together the expertise of campaigners, football administrators and players. It was a resource that gave FIFA the expertise they clearly did not have before.

He added: "My only hope is that FIFA have thought this through. The letter I received does not fill me with confidence. It will be the fans and players that suffer if FIFA do not get this right". 

Is he right?