Fifa’s anti-racism adviser Tokyo Sexwale wants a tougher stance on racism before the 2018 World Cup in Russia or black players could boycott the tournament, he said on Tuesday.

Earlier on in the day, Fifa’s disciplinary chairman Claudio Sulser confirmed that the host nation would be punished should any acts of racism be aimed towards those participating.

And with the increase of racist incidents in the Russian League and in the Champions League involving sides from Russia — CSKA Moscow had to play Manchester City behind closed doors following past racist behaviour from fans — Sexwale is concerned that black players will refuse to take part.