We are in the 21st century - in a new age revolution, with more exposure to the world and societies across the globe. Yet, we lack basic empathy and acceptance.?
We come from different cultures and backgrounds, share different skin color, but we belong to one human race. But some people still don't get it because they are ignorant and full of irrational beliefs.?
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Comprehend this. Brazilian footballer Taison, who plays for Ukrainian top league club?Shakhtar Donetsk was racially?abused during the game against?Dynamo Kyiv. In these situation, you have to keep your head down and play on. That he did.?
But in the second half the racist chants only grew, and Taison found it hard to be a mere spectator?to the abuse and he responded. He stuck up a middle finger at rival fans before kicking the ball at them.?
The referee took players off the pitch in the 77th minute at the Metalist before resuming the clash five minutes later. Taison, who was in tears when the match was briefly halted, was shown a red card when play was resumed.
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I mean it's utterly ridiculous. You talk about equality in football and how racism has no place in the game, but you show a red card to the player who is taking a stand against racism.?
If these things happen in 2019, I don't really know how we have evolved and become more educated.?
The racial tensions in the Ukrainian clash follow on from?Mario Balotelli being subjected to racist abuse in Brescia's 2-1 defeat to Hellas Verona in the Italian League earlier this month.