tunisian fans hold a flag with free palestine written on it during tunisia v australia | 26.11.22
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Haha, I love the Tunisian fans. They cheered on that pitch invader with the palestine fan and despite them going out celebrated their win against France so hard just to rub it in the faces of the French
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Brazil forward Richarlison racially abused as fan throws banana at him during 5-1 victory over Tunisia in France
Brazil’s impressive end to its World Cup preparation was overshadowed by racist abuse as forward Richarlison had a banana thrown at him by a fan during the 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Paris on Tuesday.
The Tottenham Hotspur star scored Brazil’s second goal but as he celebrated a banana was thrown at him among other objects. Teammate Fred was then seen kicking the banana off the pitch.
After the match Richarlison posted on Twitter: “As long as they stay ‘blah blah blah’ and don’t punish, it will continue like this, happening every day and everywhere. No time bro! #racismonao [racism no].”
Brazil’s football federation (CBF) released a statement condemning the actions of the perpetrator and called for stronger action against racism.
“Unfortunately a banana was thrown on the pitch towards Richarlison, scorer of the second Brazilian goal,” read a CBF statement on Twitter.
“The CBF reinforces its position to combat racism and repudiates any manifestation of prejudice.”
CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues later added: “This time, I saw it with my own eyes. This shocks us. We must always remember that we are all equal, regardless of color, race or religion.
“The fight against racism is not a cause, but a fundamental change to sweep this type of crime from the planet. I insist on saying that the punishments need to be more severe.”
The Real Madrid star was subject to abusive chants, including monkey chants, before and throughout the match.
“They say that happiness bothers,” Vinicius said on his experience. “The happiness of a victorious black Brazilian in Europe bothers much more.
“But my desire to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are much bigger than that. You can’t even imagine it. I was a victim of a xenophobic and racist comment. But none of that started yesterday.
“Weeks ago they began to criminalize my dances. Dances that are not mine.
“They belong to Ronaldinho, Neymar, [Lucas] Paqueta, [Antoine] Griezmann, Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha … they belong to Brazilian funk and samba artists, reggaeton singers, and black Americans.
“Those are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. Accept it, respect it. I’m not going to stop.”
Other players like compatriot Gabriel Jesus had already raised the issue of Vinicius’ abuse. The Arsenal forward paid tribute to his Brazil teammate by performing Vinicius’ celebration when he scored against Brentford 10 days ago.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was at Tuesday’s game at the Parc des Princes.
“FIFA strongly rejects any form of racism and violence and has a very clear zero tolerance stance against such behaviour in football,” said football’s world governing body on Wednesday.
“FIFA will investigate the incident in yesterday’s game in Paris.”
The Tunisian football federation has not responded to CNN’s request for comment.
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN
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Lmfao this is what happen when you go around putting your C backup team infront of a team with nothing to lose !
When will european teams learn not to underestimate north african teams like... the majority of their players have both the french and morrocan/algerian/tunisian nationalities ? Most of them trained and were taught in France ? They play in europe all year ? They plays are not so different than ours
I understand the logic of putting the reserve team on the field for a no changing rank game but god we're screwed if the holders get hurt.
The absolute mess that was our middle field and the defense. All the players slipping like ? Do you not know how to run ? I
Still think that the VAR is kinda ruining football but at the same time : tunisia deserved to win so Congratulations Tunisia you rule !
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