Mexico City /
A great commotion has generated the video of the little one Luiz Eduardo Bertoldo, The 11-year-old who suffered from racism after a coach called him “black.” For this reason, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star Neymar sent him a message to ask him to keep his dream.
Between the tears, Luiz Bertoldo explained how during a test in the Urbelandia Academy, in Brazil, the rival coach kept calling him “black.” “The coach used to say,‘ Shut up, shut up, here, look … ’He spoke several times like that,” the little one explained.
The images of Luiz Eduardo gave back to the world and when they arrived at the hands of Neymar, The striker of the Selection of Brazil he sent her a few words of encouragement.
“I saw that you went through a complicated, sad situation. Unfortunately, we are going through this kind of thing that no longer fits today. I want to wish you a lot, I hope you don’t give up on what you love to do, which is playing football. Strength, transform it into training, dedication, love for what you do. All, without any color or race. A kiss, thank God, success. I’m cheering you on. A hug, “the PSG player told him.
The situation had a lot of repercussions in Brazil. Other sports personalities also condemned the discriminatory act. Saints invited Luiz Eduardo to participate in a football test for the first months of 2021.
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