Soccer, often referred to as a "beautiful game", brings people
together from diverse backgrounds to celebrate their shared
passion in it. However, it isn't perfect. Racism has plagued the
sport for decades and we, as a community, hasn't been able to find
a solution to get rid of it. It comes after a not up-to-par
performance, most notably if they miss a crucial shot to help
their team win. Another instance of racism occuring in soccer is
when players of color enter another team's stadium to play a game.
They are targeted if they are playing poorly or if they are
playing well, as fans will try to do anything to get under the
skin of opposing players. Racial slurs, insults, making offensive
gestures, or being discriminatory during matches or online are
examples of what fans do to hurt players emotionally. It's very
important of all players, coaches, and fans to stand against
racism and to work together to create a more safe environment in
soccer and in society as a whole.