Comments on: Time to get tough on racism in football

By: N@pst@r

N@pst@r — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:45:26 +0000

UEFA and FIFA are not in the least bit interested in stopping racism, rather they are more interested in the financial aspect of the game. Case and points: When Porto fans racially abused Mario Balotelli in the Europa League, they were only made to pay £16,700,When Russian fans attacked stewards during their game against Poland in Euro 2012, they were fined £96,000.Again in the same tournament,Croatia paid £20,000in fines when their fans set off fireworks during a game.It gets better.UEFA fined Nicholas Bendtner 100,000 EUROS and banned him for one competitive game for flashing his displaying Paddy Power lucky underpants while celebrating his goal against Portugal,i.e. ambush marketing!!Fight racism?yeah right!!

By: Orlando

Orlando — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:17:29 +0000

Wow! Racism is alive and well, I am London born, grew up in Jamaica and the US. Having lived in Jamaica where racism against blacks does also exist, among whites living there (mostly Europeans), but does not stop you from being the best at whatever you do. The reason being the majority of the country is black controlled (was not always the case). In the US and Europe the control of a black man's ability to achieve his goals by Whites is what makes racism in these countries a REAL PROBLEM for blacks. I am sure that a lot of the whites reading this are saying then go live in Jamaica. But the reality is if they were to live in Jamaica, they would not have to experience the same reality. In general blacks do not allow their racism to stop them from treating Whites fairly in decisions that affect them in business or their development in whatever fields they channel their energy in. All we want is to be treated fairly, is the White man afraid of the competition why he/she hides under the cloak of racism? If they truly believe they are superior then why not allow us to exist on an even playing field. Personally I know many whites who do allow this! Just not nearly enough.

By: deo

deo — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:44:03 +0000

We pretend dairy we don't know they don't need us....but since we cherish money..we still remain victims of such painful situation...let's stay back home and see who will post funny images like such about you...and let's see who will detest your color of his or her.....FIFA don't care as already said FIFA needs money ..even if you are hurt to that extend situation will be claimed to look at but nothing serious happening to eradicate this kind of social scandal......you like it or not they will do that every minutes and every day...and none of them will never come to play in your country with an opportunity for you to make them feel same way you feel when abused ...

By: omalone1

omalone1 — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:49:40 +0000

Anyone else read of Maradona being called a darkie whilst in spain?

By: Davis Galiwango

Davis Galiwango — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:12:49 +0000

Man B. waz up? U know i like yo style and the way you play football, i and ma family wi love ya. Kip it up. no matter wat comes. Davis (Africa uganda) reply

By: Tobie Mcward

Tobie Mcward — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:49:07 +0000

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By: Alon

Alon — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:10:26 +0000

The racism excludes many talented soccer players from their love.I'm really sad about that.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:21:43 +0000

Italians atimes turn crazy.............boo!

By: Roberto

Roberto — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 08:08:30 +0000

I think that certain linguistic accommodations need to be made, as well. The Spanish word for black is "negro". When players start getting in trouble for speaking their native tongues, that is a problem, too.

By: GradyT

GradyT — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:41:45 +0000

Poor millionaires...go get a real problem...So, sensitive about name calling. That´s usually because it has some truth to it.