Examples Of Racism In Soccer

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Soccer is the most popular sport around the world and it’s loved by many. The impact that soccer has had around the world is insane, there’s so many positive outcomes that come along with this beautiful game. Events like the world cup bring people together from every corner of the world to enjoy the beautiful game. We mostly hear great positive outcomes about soccer like how it brings everyone together, but there’s always something bad in the good. Racism in soccer has been around for awhile and it doesn 't seem to go away. Not is only racism shameful but it’s also disrespectful, everyone should get treated with respect. In order to diminish soccer there should be consequences for every racist act that 's done. Racism in soccer is still a thing today sadly, incidents keep on happening when they shouldn’t. Soccer and any other sport are great activities to unite people together not separate them. Having a racist attitude towards anything is such a shameful and disrespectful action. Furthermore, not are only these actions shameful but they …show more content…
We have all been victims of racism or are aware of it, perhaps someone made a racist comment against you or you probably hear something on the news. Racism in sports is more of a greater concern since the games are programed in televisions and a great amount of spectators are watching .Longman states, “Although racism in soccer has been a continuing problem in England, Italy and Spain, it has by degree seemed to be more virulent at matches in Eastern Europe, with some fans making monkey chants and throwing bananas at black players, while others have given Nazi salutes and chanting ‘Sieg heil’”(1) Having someone make fun of you because of your race in front of millions of people is not only shameful but also very disappointing. Black players get treated worst than

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