Marseille coach Villas-Boas defends Alvaro against Neymar racism complaint
4 years, 3 months ago

Marseille coach Villas-Boas defends Alvaro against Neymar racism complaint

The Hindu  

Olympique de Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas has defended Alvaro Gonzalez after Neymar accused the centre back of racism. Paris St Germain forward Neymar said he was the target of a racist slur from Alvaro during Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Marseille, in which he was sent off for brawling along with four other players. Marseille and PSG are here to help find the truth.” Neymar struck Alvaro on the back of the head during the game and later tweeted saying he regretted not hitting the Spaniard in the face. Alvaro's teammate Valentin Rongier said: “I heard absolutely nothing.

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Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play

China Daily  

MADRID — Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play soccer was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance on Monday. "I am sure that Spain is not a racist country but there are many racists here and many of them are in the stadiums," said Vinicius. Real …

Brazil’s Vinicius says racist abuse in Spain has taken joy out of football
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil’s Vinicius says racist abuse in Spain has taken joy out of football

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid winger says he ‘will stay because that way the racists can continue to see my face more and more’. Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr broke down in tears and said he was struggling to stay motivated and enjoy playing football due to the recurring racist abuse he is subjected to in Spain. During an emotional news conference ahead of …

Brazil court detains Peruvian football coach accused of racist acts
1 year, 5 months ago

Brazil court detains Peruvian football coach accused of racist acts

The Hindu  

A Brazilian judge ordered a Peruvian fitness coach with football club Universitario to remain in custody on Wednesday for allegedly making racist gestures to Corinthians fans during a Copa Sudamericana match the previous night. Sao Paulo police arrested Sebastian Avellino at the NeoQuimica Arena after his team’s 1-0 loss to Corinthians on Tuesday in the first leg of their Copa …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 7 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an …

Racism in Brazil: Former club of Pele alleges racial abuse of two players during Copa Sudamericana
1 year, 7 months ago

Racism in Brazil: Former club of Pele alleges racial abuse of two players during Copa Sudamericana

The Hindu  

Brazilian football club Santos said Thursday that two of its players were racially abused by fans during the team’s 2-1 loss to Audax Italiano in a Copa Sudamericana match at the Chilean team’s stadium. Santos said in a statement that defender Joaquim and striker Angelo, who are Black, “were verbally abused” and harassed by local fans “making monkey gestures” during …

Spanish acknowledge they have a racism problem after more abuse of Vinícius Júnior
1 year, 7 months ago

Spanish acknowledge they have a racism problem after more abuse of Vinícius Júnior

Associated Press  

MADRID — One after another, the racial insults kept coming. Not to punish is to be an accomplice.” The president of Spain’s soccer federation acknowledged they have a racism problem after yet another case of abuse against the Real Madrid forward. “I’m curious to see what happens,” said Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who on Sunday considered taking Vinícius out …

Vinicius Junior says Spanish league ‘now belongs to racists’ after enduring more abuse
1 year, 7 months ago

Vinicius Junior says Spanish league ‘now belongs to racists’ after enduring more abuse

Associated Press  

MADRID — Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse yet again on Sunday with the Brazil star saying the Spanish league “now belongs to racists.” The latest abuse against Vinícius came in Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia, a match that had to be temporarily stopped after the Brazil forward said he was insulted by a fan behind one of …

Antonio Rudiger racially abused after Real Madrid’s game in Cadiz
1 year, 8 months ago

Antonio Rudiger racially abused after Real Madrid’s game in Cadiz

The Hindu  

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was racially abused by fans after the team’s game at Cadiz in the Spanish league. Video posted by Spanish media on Sunday showed Cadiz fans yelling insults at Rudiger after he went to the stands to give away his shirt to someone who appeared to be a Madrid supporter. Spanish soccer has been marred by …

LaLiga: League investigating racism levelled at Real Madrid's Vinicius in Mallorca
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: League investigating racism levelled at Real Madrid's Vinicius in Mallorca

Firstpost  

A video published by DAZN captured the sound of at least one fan calling Vinicius a “monkey”. Palma : Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was targeted with racist abuse during his side’s 1-0 defeat at Real Mallorca on Sunday and LaLiga are investigating the incident. “Once again intolerable racist insults were observed against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr,” said the …

LaLiga: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior becomes victim again of racist abuse in Mallorca
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior becomes victim again of racist abuse in Mallorca

The Hindu  

Mallorca fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior in their Son Moix stadium during their 1-0 upset win against the LaLiga holders on Sunday. The mannequin was hung next to a banner in Atletico Madrid’s red and white colours that read “Madrid hates Real” during the early hours of Jan. 26, police said. Vinicius issued a …

Luis Suarez warns Darwin Nunez that defenders will be 'seeking him out' after his Crystal Palace red
2 years, 4 months ago

Luis Suarez warns Darwin Nunez that defenders will be 'seeking him out' after his Crystal Palace red

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez has urged fellow Uruguayan Darwin Nunez to learn from his mistakes after the Liverpool star was sent off for headbutting Joachim Andersen during the Reds' 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Monday. Luis Suarez has urged Darwin Nunez to learn from his mistakes after he was sent off on Monday 'I talked to him because he is just …

Ligue 1: Newly-appointed Marseille coach Jorge Sampaoli to self-isolate for seven days before taking charge
3 years, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Newly-appointed Marseille coach Jorge Sampaoli to self-isolate for seven days before taking charge

Firstpost  

The Argentine, who has spent the last year in Brazil coaching Atletico Mineiro, was appointed by Marseille last Friday. Marseille: New Marseille coach Jorge Sampaoli arrived in France on Tuesday ready to take up his new post, the Ligue 1 club announced, but the 60-year-old is expected to first go into self-isolation for seven days after coming into the country …

Olympique de Marseille Suspend Coach Andre Villas-Boas
3 years, 11 months ago

Olympique de Marseille Suspend Coach Andre Villas-Boas

News 18  

French club Olympique de Marseille announced that they suspended manager Andre Villas-Boas on Tuesday, hours after the Portuguese coach said he had offered to resign over disagreements with the club’s board. “Olympique de Marseille announces the pending disciplinary proceedings of Andre Villas-Boas,” the club said in a statement. “This protective decision has become inevitable given the recent repetition of actions …

Neymar: PSG star’s fans send death threats to Lyon’s Thiago Mendes after tackle leaves Brazilian injured
4 years ago

Neymar: PSG star’s fans send death threats to Lyon’s Thiago Mendes after tackle leaves Brazilian injured

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thiago Mendes has been sent death threats by …

Neymar Banned For Two Games, Alvaro Gonzalez Investigated After PSG-Marseille Brawl
4 years, 3 months ago

Neymar Banned For Two Games, Alvaro Gonzalez Investigated After PSG-Marseille Brawl

News 18  

Paris St Germain’s Neymar has been given a two-match ban for striking out at Olympique de Marseille’s Alvaro Gonzalez in last Sunday’s fiery 1-0 defeat in Ligue 1, organisers said on Wednesday. The league’s statement added that defender Alvaro was being investigated after Neymar accused the Spaniard of using racist language towards him during the match, in which a total …

Neymar banned for two games following PSG-Marseille brawl
4 years, 3 months ago

Neymar banned for two games following PSG-Marseille brawl

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain's Neymar has been given a two-match ban for striking out at Olympique de Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez in last Sunday's fiery 1-0 defeat in Ligue 1, organisers said on Wednesday. The league's statement added that defender Alvaro was being investigated after Neymar accused the Spaniard of using racist language towards him during the match, in which a total …

Activists target French soccer head for downplaying racism
4 years, 3 months ago

Activists target French soccer head for downplaying racism

Associated Press  

PARIS — French anti-racism activists criticized the country’s soccer federation president on Wednesday for not taking the sport’s problems seriously enough. The SOS Racisme campaign group issued a statement asking Noël Le Graët and other French soccer officials “to stop treating questions of racism with such disdain.” The debate in French soccer flared after Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar claimed he …

Brazilian government backs Neymar in racism row against Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez
4 years, 3 months ago

Brazilian government backs Neymar in racism row against Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez

Firstpost  

Neymar is facing punishment by Ligue 1’s disciplinary commission after slapping defender Alvaro Gonzalez near the end of PSG’s 1-0 loss to Marseille on Sunday, accusing the Spaniard of calling him a ‘monkey.’ Brazil’s government sent its support to Neymar on Tuesday after he was red-carded for a fight in a Ligue 1 match in France, condemning the “racism” that …

Marseille Coach Villa-Boas Defends Alvaro Against Neymar Racism Complaint
4 years, 3 months ago

Marseille Coach Villa-Boas Defends Alvaro Against Neymar Racism Complaint

News 18  

Olympique de Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas has defended Alvaro Gonzalez after Neymar accused the centre back of racism. Paris St Germain forward Neymar said he was the target of a racist slur from Alvaro during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by Marseille, in which he was sent off for brawling along with four other players. Marseille and PSG are here to help …

Ligue 1: Neymar admits he acted like fool against Marseille but says 'racism is unacceptable'
4 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Neymar admits he acted like fool against Marseille but says 'racism is unacceptable'

Firstpost  

Neymar said he would accept his punishment which is expected to be revealed by the French league’s disciplinary commission on Wednesday. Paris: Neymar said he “acted like a fool” following his red card against Marseille but called on football officials to do more to combat discrimination after accusing Spanish defender Alvaro Gonzalez of racism. PSG have stood by the world’s …

PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

PSG 'strongly supports' Neymar over racist abuse complaint - Football news

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain has thrown its support behind Neymar after the Brazil forward reported being a target of a racist slur during the French champion's 1-0 defeat by Olympique de Marseille on Sunday. “Paris St Germain strongly supports Neymar Jr who reported being subjected to racist abuse by an opposing player,” the club said. “Paris St Germain looks forward to the …

Neymar's Fate to be Known This Week After Marseille Red Card
4 years, 3 months ago

Neymar's Fate to be Known This Week After Marseille Red Card

News 18  

Neymar?s punishment for being one of five players sent off following a brawl at the end of Paris Saint-Germain?s defeat to Marseille will be revealed on Wednesday, the French Football League said Monday. The world?s most expensive footballer was shown the red card in stoppage time of the 1-0 loss at the Parc des Princes alongside teammates Layvin Kurzawa and …

Neymar Accuses Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez of Racism After Being Sent Off for Slap During Brawl
4 years, 3 months ago

Neymar Accuses Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez of Racism After Being Sent Off for Slap During Brawl

News 18  

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions’ 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday, the BBC reported. VAR pegar a minha “agressão” é mole … agora eu quero ver pegar a imagem do racista me chamando de “MONO HIJO DE PUTA” … isso eu quero ver!E aí? E …

Ligue 1: Neymar claims he was racially abused by an opponent during heated PSG-Marseille clash
4 years, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Neymar claims he was racially abused by an opponent during heated PSG-Marseille clash

Firstpost  

Neymar insisted he had been the victim of racism as he was one of five players sent off in a mass brawl at the end of Marseille’s 1-0 win over Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. Neymar “told me it was a racist insult, but I didn’t hear anything on the pitch”, PSG coach Thomas Tuchel said. “There is …

Gullit criticises Porto players after Marega's racist abuse
4 years, 10 months ago

Gullit criticises Porto players after Marega's racist abuse

The Hindu  

Ruud Gullit has criticised the Porto team-mates who urged striker Moussa Marega not to walk off after he was racially abused at Vitoria Guimaraes. Marega, a former Vitoria player, scored Porto's winning goal on the hour at Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques on Sunday before attempting to leave the pitch after receiving abuse from the stands. The 28-year-old Mali international was …

FC Porto's Moussa Marega walks off pitch after facing racist abuse from fans during clash against Guimaraes
4 years, 10 months ago

FC Porto's Moussa Marega walks off pitch after facing racist abuse from fans during clash against Guimaraes

Firstpost  

FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, who tried to walk off the field after being the target of racist abuse from fans, faced apparent attempts by his own teammates and opposition players to prevent him from leaving. Lisbon: FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, who tried to walk off the field after being the target of racist abuse from fans, faced apparent …

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