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  • White players urged to black faces to fight racism (Spainish Soccer)

    12/04/2004 3:17:21 PM PST · by Dan from Michigan · 7 replies · 524+ views
    ananova ^ | 12-4-04
    White players urged to black faces to fight racism The president of a Spanish club wants his white players to paint their faces black to combat racism. Angel Torres, of Getafe, made the call after racist chanting at the game between his club and Barcelona, reports Sporting Life. Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho were the victims of taunts in Getafe's Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Torres suggested the Getafe squad showed solidarity with black players by painting their faces black for their next game. "I have spoken to one of the club captain and I am certain that the players want to...