Forward Hugo Rodallega has revealed that he was called ‘black’ and ‘thing’ at La Plata’s Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium.
Experienced Colombian forward from Independiente Santa Fe Hugo Rodalega criticized in the media. Fans of Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata called him ‘negro’ and ‘monkey’ during the Copa Sudamericana match, his team lost 0-1 in Argentina.
“It’s disrespectful to be called black and cute. This is not how we improve as human beings. What is happening in the whole world is a disaster and we come here and this kind of thing happens.” I’m not saying I lost because people were offended, it’s normal and I’m already sick of the racism issue.” asked Rodallega, who was affected in a dialogue with ESPN.
Similarly, with tears in his eyes, he said, “This is disrespectful and causes great sorrow. On the field, things like arguing, fights, and ejections happen. That’s normal, but it makes me sad to think that people are starting to meddle in race issues.
Just on that day (Tuesday), it became known that the Spanish federation imposed severe sanctions on Valencia after a fan made racist remarks about Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward. It was discriminatory. Vinicius Junior was also canceled after receiving a red card in that match.
“It doesn’t hurt to lose. Sometimes we lose at the last minute, but what happens in the stadium and in the environment hurts me. I didn’t respect it.” emphasized the Colombian.
The game at La Plata heated up towards the end of the first half, with heavy clashes sending off Gimnasia’s Felipe Sanchez, Independiente’s Wilson Morello, and both local and visiting coaches Sebastian Romero and Gerardo Bedoya. led to
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