Yaya Touré and Manchester City are receiving support after the Ivorian player was subjected to racist abuse during the Champions League match against CSKA Moscow in Russia. Touré expressed his indignation, highlighting his disbelief that such incidents still occur in football.
Manchester City has taken a strong stance against the racist behavior and has decided to file a complaint with UEFA, seeking exemplary sanctions in response to the incident. UEFA, the governing body of European football, has stated that the racist actions of Moscow supporters towards Touré will not go unnoticed.
A UEFA representative mentioned on Sky Sports that the report from the delegate of the CSKA Moscow vs. Manchester City match will be examined, and a procedure may be initiated.
This incident adds to the ongoing issue of racism in football, a problem acknowledged by UEFA President Michel Platini during discussions on racism in football organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva. Platini recognized that certain European countries, including Russia, face a real problem of racism. Despite these challenges, Russia is set to host the 2018 World Cup, raising concerns and reigniting debates about the suitability of organizing such a major competition in the country.
