The world soccer players' union FIFPRO has come out in support of players or teams who walk off the pitch due to racism
ZURICH - The world football players’ union FIFPRO said on Monday it will support players or teams who walk off the pitch due to racism, after the abuse suffered by FC Porto forward Moussa Marega during a Portuguese league match on Sunday.
Marega had scored the decisive on goal on the hour and pointed to his skin, earning him a yellow card. “We are deeply concerned for the well-being of the players who are subjected to this type of hurtful discrimination.” “Sanctions passed by sporting organizations have had no significant effect and law enforcement in many countries has failed to provide appropriate responses to prosecute the perpetrators of these crimes – whether in stadia or online.”
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