Mondiali Antirazzisti

What´s the Mondiali about?

Knowledge, comparison and exchange are at the heart of all succesful initiatives and projects designed to fight the problems of racism and discrimination. Meeting people and getting to know them better are the starting points for overcoming fear and prejudice, which in the majority of cases give rise to social exclusion.

Meeting people is the cornerstone of the Antiracist World Cup. A coming together of all types of diversity: culture, colour, religion, social groups (ultras), sexual orientation, gender, age, etc. The Antiracist World Cup began life as a simple demonstration and with time has been transformed into a genuine laboratory of ideas. The event has given birth to parallel projects, cooperation between different groups and concrete action that takes place throughout the year.

12 Years of Mondiali Antirazzisti

The starting point was the discovery of common ground between people who had first met at the Antiracist World Cup. The resulting exchange of ideas led to agreement and then encouragement to experiment and find other common ways of fighting discrimination.

Every year some 4.000 people representing over 200 teams (male, female and mixed) attend the Mondiali. Participants include groups of Italian ultras, supporters groups from many other European teams, immigrant associations from around the world, antiracism organisations, youth groups, etc.

Participation in the Antiracist World Cup is a commitment to leave aside, in the fight against racism, rivalry between groups or communities and individual aggression, and to live together with "others" for five days.

What´s going on there?

The football tournament itself is non-competitive. Five days of football but also concerts, debates, other cultural and sporting events, spontaneous gatherings and much more. It is impossible to name all the groups of ultras and fan groups from other European countries in only a few lines. Groups that have participated in previous events over the years are joined by other groups participating for the first time. The same is true of the countries represented by immigrant communities: Senegal, Pakistan, Chile, Bengal, Kurdistan, Kosovo and Moldavia. Last year's event was attended by groups and associations from 20 European countries. 

There are two separate areas on the campsite: a "noisy area" for those wishing to party through the night and a "quiet area" for those wishing to sleep. On arrival please go to the reception area, before preparing the tents, to receive the timetable for your matches and to inform us of the person in charge of your team. Those wishing to stay in a hotel, at their own expense, may ask for a list of accredited hotels.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be purchased from our restaurant. Bar and restaurant receipts are used exclusively to finance the Mondiali Antirazzisti.

Every year an Antiracist Square is set up. This area is used to display material provided by each group to highlight their efforts in the fight against discrimination and racism. Video cassettes are shown and informal meetings organised. Exhibition stands can be viewed during the day. T-shirts, books international handicrafts and other items will are on sale.

Last but not least, as well as the football tournament there´s a rock, reggae or ska concert on each evening.