Brazil routed Tunisia 5-1 in Paris with Raphinha scoring twice and Neymar, Pedro and Richarlison adding a goal each in a football friendly. A banana was thrown toward the Brazilian players celebrating Richarlison’s goal in the first half at the Parc des Princes. The Brazilian soccer federation condemned the incident and reinforced its stance to “fight against racism.” Brazil was using the match to make a statement against racism, with the players posing before kickoff in front of a sign that said “Without our black players, we wouldn’t have stars on our shirt” — a reference to the five stars above the team crest that represents its five World Cup titles.
Raphinha, Neymar, Pedro, Richarlison On Target As Brazil Rout Tunisia 5-1 – In Pics
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Brazil routed Tunisia 5-1 in Paris with Raphinha scoring twice and Neymar, Pedro and Richarlison adding a goal each in a football friendly. A banana was thrown toward the Brazilian players celebrating Richarlison’s goal in the first half at the Parc des Princes. The Brazilian soccer federation condemned the incident and reinforced its stance to “fight against racism.” Brazil was using the match to make a statement against racism, with the players posing before kickoff in front of a sign that said “Without our black players, we wouldn’t have stars on our shirt” — a reference to the five stars above the team crest that represents its five World Cup titles.
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