The Role Of Racism In Soccer

Soccer is a beautiful game that is one of the most , if not the most popular sport worldwide that has been around since the 19th century. According to historyofsoccer.info , the history of modern-day soccer was established in 1863. The governing body of soccer is called FIFA , which is short for Federation Internationale de Football, was organized in 1904 ("Classic Football ", FIFA.com.). Various countries adapted to soccer and began operating with several leagues under the governing body FIFA. FIFA then launched the FIFA World Cup where several countries qualify every four years for a month long tournament , which is to date the world's most viewed sporting event. Being the most popular sporting tournament , there was a total of about 3,429,873
Kevin-Prince Boateng is a soccer superstar that was a victim of racial abuse during a game with his soccer team AC Milan in the Italian first division , Seria A. When AC Milan played a friendly against fourth division team Pro Patria ; Mr.Boateng made the highlights, but unfortunately it wasn't of show off his tremendous skills. During the friendly soccer match , racist chants and slurs from the opposition's fans side were being directed toward Boateng. " The game was suspended midway through the first half when Boateng, who was visibly upset by the chanting, picked up the ball and kicked it into the crowd. " (CNN.com). The ref , his team mates and even the opponents tried to reason and talk to him , but nothing could be said and the game would be postponed until further notice. " We are disappointed and saddened by what has happened" Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters (CNN.com). This incident was one of the biggest ones in the world of soccer that held sport fans and many news watchers in awe. Is this enough proof that discrimination and racism in soccer is slowly destroying the beautiful