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Fighting racism in football: World Cup winner calls for more inclusivity

World Cup winner Patrick Vieira was one of the most respected footballers of his generation as he has won international and European titles for club and country. Even though he represented France at major tournaments, he was equally revered in Senegal where he was born. CNN's Darren Lewis sits down with him at an awarding ceremony to reflect his African roots and calls for better inclusivity of the game.

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