brasildaily:

Taison’s words after him and his teammate Dentinho were racially abused during the game between Shakhtar and Dynamo Kyiv this Sunday (10). He was sent off after he reacted and kicked the ball at the racist Dynamo fans. Taison and Dentinho left the pitch crying and completely desolate in a sad and revolting scene.

“I love my race, I fight for my color, whatever I do is for us, for love…
I will never be silent when I face such an inhuman and despicable act! My tears were of indignation, repudiation and helplessness. Helplessness that I couldn’t do anything at that moment! But we are taught early to be strong and to fight! Fight for our rights and for equality! My role is to fight, to beat my chest, to lift my head and keep fighting always! ✊🏿 In a racist society, it’s not enough not to be racist, we must be anti-racist! Football needs more respect, the world needs more respect! Thank you all for the support messages! We keep fighting” (x)