The referee was informed by the match delegate that a fan had allegedly called him a “monkey” at the end of the first half, when Referência was leading 2-0. The match ended with a final score of 3-0 for the visitors at the Domênico Paolo Metidieri stadium, in Votorantim. Other witnesses confirmed the incident and called the Police, who identified the fan. He was replaced by the fourth official, who officiated the second half of the game. “I believe that social media is a place for us to share our stories and experiences, and today will be no different. I’m here to tell you what happened to me today. During a game in the São Paulo Youth Championship (U-15 division) between Votoraty and Referência, I was subjected to a racist act by the father of a Votoraty player. I was called a “MONKEY”, words that were clearly heard by the support staff and event security.” “Hearing that this happened to someone else is already extremely sad and painful. But experiencing it firsthand is devastating. The feeling of helplessness is so overwhelming that it makes you cry. Today, while still in the locker room, I even thanked God for not having a son, just so he wouldn’t have to go through a situation as horrible as this one.” “During the World Cup, I heard many people saying they wouldn’t root for Argentina because people there are racist. Let’s take a look at our own backyard. The problem we point out abroad is also our own.” Article   submitted by   /u/Sparky-moon [link]   [comments]