Oh Dear – The World Cup Has A ‘Blackface’ Problem

25 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone in Culture, World

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At the Ghana v. Germany match on Saturday two (supposedly) Germany fans were pictured wearing “black face” make up and afro wigs.

While they made no derogatory comment that is evident in the report, FIFA are taking this as racial discrimination and they are not impressed:

Fifa said on Sunday that its disciplinary committee is considering opening a case. It will also consider a report by the Fifa match commissioner, Eggert Magnusson of Iceland.

“We do not respect any discriminatory messages,” spokesperson Delia Fischer said.

Fifa holds national football federations responsible for their fans’ behavior inside stadiums.

Naughty German fans…

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