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Brazil’s National Football Team Champions Anti-Racism Campaign in Historic Match

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By Web Desk Published June 19, 2023 3 Min Read
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In an unprecedented and symbolic gesture, Brazil’s men’s national football team chose to deviate from their traditional uniform color scheme during a friendly match against Guinea.

The match, held at Espanyol stadium in Barcelona, Spain, marked the first instance in the 109-year-old history of the Brazilian team where they sported an all-black kit. The color choice was not a mere fashion statement but a part of the team’s powerful anti-racism campaign.

Before the match commenced, an air of solemnity descended as players from both teams took to the pitch. Displaying unity against racism, some knelt while others sat on the field, dedicating a minute of silence to the cause. The Brazilian team emerged from the tunnel clad in black shirts, shorts, and socks as the game got underway, marking a stark departure from their iconic yellow jersey.

They wore this striking all-black kit for the first half of the match. Its most notable feature was the words, “Com Racismo nao tem jogo,” displayed prominently on the shirt fronts. Translating to “With racism, there is no game,” the phrase succinctly conveyed the central message of their campaign. Post halftime; the team returned to their traditional yellow attire.

The anti-racism campaign has received the backing of FIFA, the international football governing body. The initiative was taken up by the Brazilian Federation in response to rising concerns about racism both within football and society at large. The Federation made public a statement reaffirming their dedication to eradicating racism, further enhancing the impact of their groundbreaking move.

Challenges Faced by Players and FIFA’s Support

A key figure in Brazil’s anti-racism efforts is their star player, Vinícius Jr., a forward at Real Madrid. Vinícius’ experiences reveal the severity of the issue, having been subjected to racial abuse on multiple occasions during the 2022-2023 season. His ordeal, which included at least ten reported incidents, drew attention to the persistent racial discrimination within football.

Adding further momentum to the campaign, FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the Brazilian delegation and extended his full support. He recognized Vinícius’ plight and took an active interest in the campaign’s goals.

In the context of the match against Guinea, Brazil achieved a victory with a scoreline of 4-1. Joelinton, Rod

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