Duncan: “There is racism on the pitch among the players, unfortunately we don’t wear microphones”

Racism is one of the modern scourges of world football that has not been eradicated despite the best efforts of clubs and football authorities, and there are numerous cases of players making related complaints.

The last came from the lips of Alfred Duncan and was quite shocking when the Fiorentina midfielder explained via the official Viola channel that in addition to the racist attacks on players by the fans in the stands, there was also racism among the players on the pitch .

“There is always racism among the players on the pitch, unfortunately we don’t wear microphones and it’s hardly noticeable.”

For me, it’s not about sounding like a monkey to be considered racist, it’s about how you say it and when you say it. The 30-year-old Ghanaian midfielder began by emphasizing and meaningfully added:

““When certain things happen between players it’s annoying, but over the years I’ve learned not to react.”

Anyone in the stands can say what they think, you pay to see me on the pitch and even in those situations I’ve learned not to react because it’s useless.

The less said, the better. It’s unlikely to end, I’ve been playing for years and I always see the same things. I go to away games, before the team bus arrives at the stadium, you see the opposing fans, even parents with children in their arms, making gestures.

Children watch what their parents do, and when they grow up, they will do the same with their own children. As long as there is no education, we will continue like this.”