the victory of Selection under-20 against Tunisia last Wednesday was marked by a racism case involving Robert Renan, defender from Brazil. After CBF asks Fifa for actiondefensive midfielder Marlon Gomes commented on the case in this one and demonstrated all the support that the group has given to the young player.
In the duel against Tunisia, in the round of 16 of the Sub 20 world, Robert Renan received a straight red card for a foul committed in the Brazilian defense, in the 45th minute of the first half. Upon leaving the pitch, the former defenderCorinthians he was booed by the crowd present at the stadium and, in response, made the number five with his hand, in allusion to Brazil’s fifth world championship. After the match, the young man shared a series of racist attacks and death threats he suffered on social media.
CBF sends protest and asks FIFA for action in case of racism against Robert Renan
There’s no game with racism! https://t.co/HJBYNSc0jx
— CBF Football (@CBF_Futebol) May 31, 2023
Marlon Gomes, a defensive midfielder who belongs to Vasco, commented on the support that the squad has given to Robert Renan. The player took a stand against racist attacks and recalled the recent similar case, against Vinicius Junior, in Spain.
“We talked to him (Robert) later. We all told him that we were together. Vinicius Júnior’s case also happened now and this has to end. Racism is so ugly, even more so in football, which has children involved. I saw it the video of people making obscene gestures at him. I think racism has to end once and for all,” he said.
“Sport itself is a very sought after medium, even more so football. I think we can add by making the demonstrations that are taking place. In all games the teams sit on the ground and raise their arms. A sport as sought after as football has his greatness, helping not only Vinicius Júnior and Robert, but all people who suffer from racism all over the world”, he added.
The Brazilian under-20 team returns to the field this Saturday, at 2:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Israel in the quarterfinals. The team ended its preparation for the match this Friday, when it also visited the stage of the confrontation, the Bicentennial Stadium, in San Juan, Argentina.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
Kingston is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his in-depth and engaging writing on sports. He currently works as a writer at 247 News Agency, where he has established himself as a respected voice in the sports industry.
