When Luiz Suarez, the Liverpool and Uruguayan footballer was charged with racism, Liverpool reacted angrily. There were even shirt protests.
However, according to the 115 page document by FA, as Guardian’s Stuart James reports, Liverpool may not find any thing more to argue about.
What I find disconcerting here is the manner in which teams come out in protest when racial charges are made at the outset. This is understandably a tricky matter. No one likes to be given a guilty verdict in a racism case. It is a black spot forever. For this very reason, whenever some one is charged, the reaction from the base is usually of outrage.
However, the larger picture has to be understood. Sports persons and public figures set an example to the public at large. From the colas they drink to the way they speak to the way they carry themselves on and off the field, every thing is gauged and noticed by the man on the street.
Before a sports person or a public figure opens his mouth, he should at least check whether he knows what he is talking about.
Racism cannot be tolerated, as I argued even 5 years back.
Also, next time, before the verdict has been given, a bit more grace would be appreciated.
yes racism can not be tolerated .. many people use to love him , respect him , in fact after the match against ghana in world cup 2010, this urguyean striker has become hero to people’s eye!! we really cant accept comments like this From Him… its a shame
He has got his punishment and the issue has been highlighted in the media. I think some purpose has been served, at least for the short term.