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– Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says it is “embarrassing for everybody” that a banana was thrown at Richarlison during a friendly game between Brazil and Tunisia.
– The Spurs forward was celebrating a goal when the incident occurred in Paris on Tuesday.
– Conte called for a lifetime ban from football for the spectator involved.
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– “Richy played with the national team, scored a goal and then what happened is incredible,” Conte said.
– “In 2022 to be witnessing this type of situation is embarrassing for everybody.”
– Fifa is investigating the incident and said it has a “clear, zero-tolerance stance” against racist behaviour.
– “I hope this person can be banned from football for the rest of their life but then it is a situation that is very disappointing to make a comment about this,” Conte added.
– Following the match, Richarlison tweeted: “As long as it’s ‘blah blah blah’ and they don’t punish, it will continue like this.
– “[Racism is] happening every day and everywhere. No time bro.”
– Brazil had posed with an anti-racism banner prior to kick-off and the team lined up with a message that read: “Without our black players, we wouldn’t have stars on our shirts.”
– In a statement, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said it “reinforced its position to combat racism” and “repudiates any display of prejudice”.
– Tottenham also condemned the the abuse and offered Richarlison support: “This has no place in football, or anywhere. We stand with you, Richy.”
