Brazilian Footballer Responds To Racism In The Best Way Possible
Brazilian Footballer Responds To Racism In The Best Way Possible (VIDEO)
When racists throw bananas in your face, you eat them.
According to Color Lines, that’s exactly what Barcelona’s Barça soccer player Dani Alves did when racist sports fans threw a banana on the field during a game against Villarreal in Spain over the weekend. His teammate walked off the field, insulted, but Alves found humor in it.
Barça went on to beat Villarreal 3-2, and Alves was applauded for his quick-witted response. The player even posted a Vine video on his Instagram page with a few words from his father:
My father always told me: son eats banana which prevents cramping lol, as you guessed it? hahaha #somosmaisqueisso #ficaadica
After the incident, Alves’ friends and family created the hashtag #Weareallmonkeys to support the player. Alves spoke with reporters after the game about his long-lasting issue with racist fans.
“I’ve been here 11 years and I’ve been suffering this whole time, he said. “So I just face it with humor.”
Footballers stand with @DaniAlvesD2, take to social media with #weareallmonkeys http://t.co/EkXCT0Uljg pic.twitter.com/1UTvHUZFHD
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) April 28, 2014
His teammate Neymar also posted a photo with his adorable son eating bananas:
With the Spanish government reportedly backpedaling when it comes to racism in the sport, we’re glad that Alves and his strong group of supporters can reply with humor.
SOURCE: Color Lines | VIDEO CREDIT: Vine | PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram