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Rio Ferdinand hits out at 'mad' inaction on racism after Richarlison had banana thrown at him

Rio Ferdinand has accused football's governing bodies of sweeping racism under the carpet after a banana was thrown at Tottenham and Brazil star Richarlison on Tuesday.

Richarlison was celebrating having put Brazil 2-1 in front against Tunisia in Paris when several objects were launched onto the pitch, one of which was clearly a banana.

Footage showed Manchester United midfielder Fred kicking the banana away while other objects were also thrown onto the pitch.

Earlier this month Spanish police arrested five supporters in connection with a probe into racist chanting aimed at Real Madrid star Vinicius Jnr in the derby with Atletico Madrid.