Balotelli Victim Of Racist Chants Again...???

((HT: HQ Football 24))

This is getting really tiresome, but the HQ knows short of empty stadia where fans aren't allowed to support their teams and massive fines on the teams that allow their fans to say racist things toward opposing players, that what may have happened AGAIN today in Serie A will just keep happening...

It's been a long year for AC Milan and their game against Napoli wasn't doing them any favors...

Down 2-1 with 15 minutes left, manager Clarence Seedorf pulled Balotelli- who, it has been reported, was the target of racist chants... this has yet to be substantiated where Seedorf says his tears were that of a sportsman who cares and not Napoli words.

Roma's Ignazio Abate thought the tears were out of disappointment:

“Mario really cares about doing well with Milan and making his mark. He is sentimental. It’s a shame that he got so downhearted about it, as he needs to keep his head up.”

Here's the shot into the dugout focused on Balotelli- interpret as you wish...


Milan would lose 3-1

OSG High: Stay Classy, Pittsford High... Students Chanting About Slurpees To Indian Student...???

((HT: USA Today through the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle/Prep Rally))

Cam Smith gave us a heads-up on this one, and it's pretty stupid...

In New York state, Brighton and Pittsford school district supervisors held a press conference to discuss the story that broke on Friday. There was talk that Pittsford kids from Sutherland High allegedly chanted "We want Slurpees" to a Brighton High basketball player who was of east Indian descent.
((HT: DavyV))


The student who initiated the chant was removed from the game is, apparently, the leader of the Pittsford's Super Fan section. And as a result, the fans have been removed from a local competition highlighting fans and fan bases...

The two districts issued a statement:

"We were very disappointed to learn of this incident. We have been working with our colleagues in both districts throughout the weekend to address intolerant and unacceptable fan behavior. That work continues today. The students involved took full responsibility for their behavior, and attempts are being made to right this wrong between the students and to address the long- term learning that can arise from the disappointing behaviors of a few."

Here's word from the joint presser...

More Racist Chants During Champ League (UPDATED)

((HT: Manchester City TV))

Not that this is a surprise or anything... it's just the most recent version of it...

Both UEFA and FIFA have big initiatives including their biggest stars trying to block out any kind of racism and racist chants during games at the sport's biggest stars...

This time, it was Manchester City's Yaya Toure hearing it from CSKA Moscow's fans...

Here's City TV's interview with Yaya after the match...


Russian soccer fans have a history of doing these kinds of silly things thinking that they're cool and all that...
But, they're really not...

And, sadly, the HQ doesn't think this is going to stop any time soon...

THURSDAY UPDATE: CSKA is, of course, denying anything happened...

"There was a lot of noise in the stadium. Nobody else, other than Yaya Toure, heard anything. The only trouble that has come about was because Yaya Toure heard something," CSKA's deputy media manager Michael Sanadze said.

UEFA said on Thursday morning: "We are awaiting the reports from the match which should land at some point today or tomorrow.

"Once received, the contents will determine whether a disciplinary case be opened. Should this be the case, we will communicate accordingly."

Constant Leaves AC Milan Friendly After Racist Chants

AC Milan was playing Sassuolo in a friendly and Guinean-born Kevin Constant had had all he could stands...

And he couldn't stands no more...
More racist taunts came from the stands and Constant was done...


The referee allowed a substitute to come on and also ordered an announcement over the PA warning that the game would be suspended if further incidents occurred.

ACM lost 2-1 to the hosts in the Trofeo TIM tourney.

In January when ACM was playing Pro Patria, Kevin Prince-Boateng also kicked the ball at a Pro Patria fans before walking off the field with the rest of the Milan team.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has announced an immediate inquiry.

"The Federal Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation to ascertain the extent of the racist incident that took place at the Stadio del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia during the Milan-Sassuolo match, which saw AC Milan player Kevin Constant the subject of chants from some supporters in the stands."

But Milan doesn't seem to be all that happy with Constant as they were with Prince-Boateng:

"This was not a decision he should have taken upon himself to make.

"Despite his more than understandable reasons and the anger he must have felt, AC Milan would like to remind everyone that the only people responsible for intervening against any manifestations that offend the human dignity, which includes racial discrimination, are the referee in charge of the match and the head of public safety."