Dani Alves displayed remarkable resilience in the face of racist abuse from “supporters” who threw bananas at him during a corner kick. His response, eating one of the bananas before proceeding with the corner kick, garnered widespread praise.
Not only did Dani Alves play a pivotal role in Barcelona’s equalizer and eventual victory against Villareal, but his teammate Neymar also showed solidarity by posting a photo on social media, holding a banana with his son. The hashtag #weareallmonkeys quickly gained momentum on Twitter and Instagram, with countless users joining the conversation.
Even former player Roberto Carlos, who had also been a victim of similar racist acts in the past, showed his support.
In response to the incident, Villareal identified and banned the perpetrator for life from the stadium, expressing regret and emphasizing their commitment to respect, equality, and fair play.
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