Anti-Racism Group Tells Inter Coach Mourinho: Back Off Balotelli
stonejah said
12:27 02/11 2009
The anti-racism group 'Everyone' is calling for Inter coach Jose Mourinho to back off striker Mario Balotelli and treat him better, as they believe that punishment levied to the player is fuelling racism websites to turn against the Italian-born player.
The group hopes the Nerazzurri and Italy under-21 national team help support Balotelli rather than blast him for his recent behaviour.
La Repubblica reports that a large number of far-right websites have heckled the player and it is believed he has been suffering in silence, and this has been reflected in his behaviour.
Roberto Malini, Matteo Pegoraro and Dario Picciau, who lead the human rights organisation have told the player's coaches to keep calm rather than show him the boot.
"It's important that Jose Mourinho and Pierluigi Casiraghi create a serene environment for the player," Malini told La Repubblica.
"They shouldn't direct their heavy criticisms of Balotelli via the media because these are then used as weapons by the intolerant [racists].
"It's sad to see a young talent like Balotelli living in a society which is filled with racial hatred. It's fundamental that he is protected.
"Balotelli's own words prove he is courageous and dignified and an example against the intolerance of new generations who never received the right education in terms of racial tolerance and brotherhood amongst the society.
"Our group is proposing that Balotelli is named as an ambassador against Racism to the United Nations and European Union like Rio Ferdinand from England."
Balotelli looks set to feature against Sweden in the under-21 friendly later tonight, despite missing his appointment with the Azzurrini on Monday.
Garrick said
12:28 02/11 2009
ok then
shottafiyah said
12:30 02/11 2009
look i tell u this....they treat him like another player and told him off for going out partying and not presenting himself for training.
so what...because he is black is not supposed to be told off?
kmt
i am not denying racism but this is not a racist related incident....it's not an incident at all.
he is young and talented but all they are trying to do is discipline him in his football-related life.Just as much as Adriano is always been told off for his lack of commitment.
simple.
The group hopes the Nerazzurri and Italy under-21 national team help support Balotelli rather than blast him for his recent behaviour.
La Repubblica reports that a large number of far-right websites have heckled the player and it is believed he has been suffering in silence, and this has been reflected in his behaviour.
Roberto Malini, Matteo Pegoraro and Dario Picciau, who lead the human rights organisation have told the player's coaches to keep calm rather than show him the boot.
"It's important that Jose Mourinho and Pierluigi Casiraghi create a serene environment for the player," Malini told La Repubblica.
"They shouldn't direct their heavy criticisms of Balotelli via the media because these are then used as weapons by the intolerant [racists].
"It's sad to see a young talent like Balotelli living in a society which is filled with racial hatred. It's fundamental that he is protected.
"Balotelli's own words prove he is courageous and dignified and an example against the intolerance of new generations who never received the right education in terms of racial tolerance and brotherhood amongst the society.
"Our group is proposing that Balotelli is named as an ambassador against Racism to the United Nations and European Union like Rio Ferdinand from England."
Balotelli looks set to feature against Sweden in the under-21 friendly later tonight, despite missing his appointment with the Azzurrini on Monday.