While the Brazilian players were celebrating a goal by Richarlison, a banana was thrown their way from the crowd.
Fred kicked the banana hurled from the crowd off the pitch, barely acknowledging the vile act, as the players continued to celebrate Richarlison’s first-half goal while more objects rained down the pitch.
Raphinha scored twice, Richarlison, Neymar and Pedro were all called on the scoresheet in last night’s victory over Africa’s representatives at the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, Tunisia to secure Brazil’s seventh win in a row, with six of those games ending with a score line of at least three goals.
Meanwhile the Brazilian football federation has condemned the incident in a statement and vowed to fight racism and prejudice.
The federation has described the incident as unfortunate that a banana was thrown on the pitch towards Richarlison.
” The CBF reinforces its position to combat racism and repudiates any manifestation of prejudice.” read the statement.
“Once again, I come publicly to express my rejection. This time I saw it with my own eyes. This shocks us. We must always remember that we are all the same, regardless of color, race or religion. The fight against racism is not a cause, but a fundamental (battle for) change to wipe this type of crime from the planet. I insist on saying that the punishments need to be more severe,” Federation president Ednaldo Rodriguez added.
Richarlison’s goal had put Brazil back ahead after Montassar Talbi cancelled out Raphinha’s opener.
Neymar added a penalty, Raphinha claimed his second and Pedro wrapped up the scoring after Tunisia had Dylan Bronn sent off.
