No Copyright Infringment Intended violent clip - murdafootball www.youtube.com Mandela, Pelé, Thuram? Nelson Mandela The father of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and an indefatigable fighter for human rights, Nelson Mandela has been invited to address the Buenos Aires conference. Pelé Even the world's greatest player suffered racist abuse during his unique playing career. Pelé has seldom spoken of this sombre side of his playing days, but will do so at the FIFA conference. www.furd.org Lilian Thuram Among the speakers in Buenos Aires, French World Cup defender Lilian Thuram will recount his experiences not only in France but in the Italian Serie A with Parma, where he has been the target of racist extremists. www.kickitout.org Arthur Wharton Ghanaian Arthur Wharton signed as a professional for top English club Preston North End in 1886 and became the first black player in organised football - but died in poverty, his deeds forgotten until a recent biography*. Emmanuel Olisadebe The achievement of Nigerian-born Emmanuel Olisadebe in becoming a star of the national team of his adopted Poland and also for Panathinaikos in Greece is a success story to inspire the conference delegates. www.farenet.org
