Why The 'Race Card' Is Played

Kean, 19, celebrated a goal in front of Cagliari fans who had racially abused him, leading to his teammate Bonucci saying the blame was "50/50", according to The Independent. He later backtracked on the comments, saying he was "misunderstood," according to The Guardian. https://www.whytheracecardisplayed.com/post/15-racist-incidents-from-across-the-world-of-soccer-that-made-2019-one-of-the-sport-s-most-shameful

#8. Olympique Lyonnais. ( French football club based in Lyon ). On 18 April 2007, Lyon player Milan Baroš was accused of racially abusing Rennes ' Stéphane Mbia by implying that Mbia smelt. On 4 May 2007, Baroš was found guilty of the gesture, but found not guilty of racism, and was banned for three league matches. #9. Croatian First Football League. Henri Belle moved to Croatia at the beginning of 2011, signing with Istra 1961 . He drew attention to himself both by good games and through receiving racist taunts from some supporters. In April 2018 Dinamo Zagreb were punished for the racist actions of their fans.  #10 Serbian SuperLiga. Serbia's soccer team punished by UEFA after fans' racist behavior. Serbia's national soccer team has been ordered to play its next home game behind closed doors after UEFA decided to punish the "racist behavior" of its supporters. European football's governing body had been investigating what happened in...

6 years later NOTHING has changed but we don’t give up! Let’s keep fighting ALL TOGETHER against racism! Racism in association football is the abuse of players, officials, and fans because of their skin color, nationality, or ethnicity. Some may also be targeted because of their association with an opposing team. However, there have been instances of individuals being targeted by their own fans. Racism in association football has been most studied in the European Union and Russia, although racist incidents have been reported abroad. In response to racist incidents at association football matches, in May 2013, FIFA, the international governing body of association football, announced new measures to deal with racism in the sport. #WHYTHERACECARDISPLAYED