Mexico City /
A great agitation generated the little one’s video Luiz Eduardo Bertoldo, the 11-year-old boy who suffered from racism after a coach called him “black”. For this reason, Neymar, the star of Paris Saint Germain (PSG), sent him a message please keep your dream.
Between tears, Luiz Bertoldo explained how during a test at the Urbelandia Academy, in Brazil, the rival technician kept calling him “black.” “The coach used to say, ‘Shut up black, shut up black, there, look …’ He talked like that several times, ‘said the boy.
The images of Luiz Eduardo went around the world and reached his hands Neymar, before The selection of Brazil he sent her a few words of encouragement.
“I saw that you went through a difficult, sad situation. Unfortunately, we go through this kind of thing that no longer fits today. I want to wish you strength, I hope you don’t give up what you like to do, that is, play football. Power, turn it into training, dedication, love for what you do. All without any color or race. A kiss, thank God, good luck. I’m cheering you on. A hug “, said the PSG player.
The situation had a big impact in Brazil. Other sports personalities also condemned the discriminatory act. Santos invited Luiz Eduardo to take part in a football test in the first months of 2021.
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