Saturday 6 December 2014

Football: What is Racial about the Mario Balotelli Instagram Post?




what makes this comment Racist? Above is what Mario Balotelli, Liverpool striker posted on his instagram page which the FA thinks is racist comment. Though the footballer has apologized, the English FA is bent on charging him. Continue below to see his apology and what the FA said to him...continue

Mario who has been a victim of racial attacks said he had no intension of being racial with the post. The FA charged him under rule E3, which cites as “aggravating factors” references to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, faith, gender, sexual orientation or disability
The FA in its charge said “It is alleged the Liverpool player breached FA Rule E3 (1) in that his posting was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. It is further alleged that this is an ‘Aggravated Breach’ as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief. The player has until 6pm on 15 December 2014 to respond to the charge.”


Football lovers, Please is the post a racial statement

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