Fifa might have confronted the problem if the task force’s proposal to introduce anti-discrimination officers at the World Cup had been accepted in March. “The anti-discrimination officers were proposed by the task force and then the discussion was started with Fifa, subsequently outlining in detail and in writing the proposal in March,” Webb said. “We identified it as a top priority. It was unfortunate that we could not achieve this. There is absolutely no reason why at this World Cup we don’t have anti-discrimination officers here doing proper investigations, proper reporting. Really, this is one of the key parts of fighting against racism and discrimination.”