Racism, Yet Again !

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been subjected to racist abuse during Italy's 1-1 draw with Romania.

Just when I thought Europe had kicked racism out of its system, this comes up. I am not a fan of  football but just like any other sport, national football clubs serves the task of bring billions of multiple races together. Sports has a big role in bringing peace and co-operation among nations and with these multi-ethnic teams, its  even better because fans from different nations are sitting together rooting for one team. More efforts like these need to be made. However this latest news serves as a shock.A banner of bearing the message - "No to a multi-ethnic national team" - was confiscated in Klagenfurt's HypoArena stadium where the match was played. Its really disappointing, not only because its offensive to the players but also because it shows how people are so unwilling towards achieving peace. Maybe it serves their purpose of divide people and exploit them or maybe they are body of generally miserable who cant stand to see something good happen in this world. 

"I feel disappointment and anger," said Italy coach Cesare Prandelli, referring to the racist abuse directed at Balotelli.

"We always hear these chants and something has to be done about it. We feel helpless. He has the support of everyone."

Racism has no logic and it should have no place in the 21st century, something really needs to be done about it, otherwise its a setback for human development.