Wendel urged to fight racism after a banana was thrown at him in a match with Volga
The Brazilian midfielder of Zenit Wendel called to fight racism after a banana was thrown at him in the Fonbet Cup of Russia Path of Regions match with Volga (3:0) in Ulyanovsk. The football player published in his Instagram (social network banned in Russia; belongs to the Meta corporation, which is recognized as extremist in the Russian Federation and banned) video of the episode, accompanied by obscene emoji.
In addition, the athlete wrote the phrase Fogo Neles in Portuguese – it can be translated as “fire on racism” or “burn out racism.”
In July last year, Wendel refused to use the permission of the International Football Federation (FIFA) and leave Russia. The club managed to negotiate a new contract with the 24-year-old midfielder and thus keep him in the team. Wendel decided not to return to his homeland, where he was offered performances as part of the local Flamengo.
Source: Lenta
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