Ukraine – an unprecedented racism scandal. Sensitively reacting to racist insults, 31-year-old Brazilian Taison was punished with a red card.
During the match between Kyiv's "Dynamo" and Donetsk's "Shakhtar" teams, after one of the goals, Taison heard racist insults and without waiting, he kicked the ball into the opponents' stands.
Since 2010, the Brazilian playing in Ukraine reacted aggressively towards "Dynamo" fans before. Both teammates and opponents tried to calm the very sensitive footballer. However, the referee was not merciful towards the player - he was shown a red card and the "Shakhtar" match ended with ten players.
After this racist outburst, not only Taison, but also his teammate Dentinho could not hold back tears.
Absolutely heartbreaking seeing Shakhtar player Dentinho in tears after receiving racist abuse in today's game against Dynamo. Taison retaliates by kicking the ball into the crowd and gets sent off. More needs to be done.
Shakhtar's Taison was racially abused by the home fans against Dynamo Kiev today. He retaliated and proceeded to kick the ball into the crowd. The referee gave him a RED card. He left the field with his teammate, Dentinho, in tears. Disgraceful.
