Sepp Blatter

Ape-alling Cartoon - European soccer isn’t all fun and games for many of its Black and minority players who are routinely subject to racist taunts from fans and fellow players alike. Following a flurry of racist incidents during the EURO 2012 tournament, BET.com takes a look at some of the most standout European racism scandals on and off the field. — Naeesa AzizItalian striker Mario Balotelli was insulted by an Italian newspaper that published a cartoon depicting him as King Kong. Although the paper apologized, it added, “Those who accuse Gazzetta of racism are going overboard.”(Photo: Twitter)

Is Soccer the World’s Most Racist Sport?

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England Tackles Rampant Racism on the Soccer Field

A star player is fined $4,000 fine for an offensive remark.
12/22/2011
High-Level Denial - In November 2011, FIFA President Sepp Blatter proclaimed there are no racial issues in international soccer. Blatter added insult to injury by adding that players who believe they have experienced racism should remember “this is a game.”(Photo: Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

FIFA President Denies There Is On-Field Racism in International Soccer

Despite blatant incidents, he says it's just a game.
11/17/2011