Brazil faced off with Tunisia on Tuesday in their final friendly before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Brazil came away with a 5-1 win on the day thanks to goals from Neymar, Raphinha, Pedro and Richarlison.
Richarlison started up top for Brazil, looking to win a starting spot ahead of Gabriel Jesus for the World Cup.
The Tottenham man scored the second goal and proceeded to celebrate in the corner.
A banana was then hurled at Richarlison from the stands – prompting outcry and the player to challenge the relevant authorities to improve their response to racist abuse.
He tweeted: “As long as [the authorities] stay ‘blah blah blah’ and don’t punish [the racists], it will continue like this, happening every day and everywhere. No time, bro!”
Enquanto ficarem de “blá blá blá” e não punirem, vai continuar assim, acontecendo todos os dias e por todos os cantos. Sem tempo, irmão! #racismonão pic.twitter.com/p8GqMPqUKa
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) September 28, 2022
Following the match, messages of support have been sent to Richarlison.
Thiago Silva said: “It’s a shame, it’s difficult to see images like that. Unfortunately it seems that we can’t change people’s mentality.
“I hope they will realise that this doesn’t work, it’s the past, we have to change. Unfortunately, people continue with this mentality.”
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) stated after the game: “Unfortunately a banana was thrown on the pitch towards Richarlison, scorer of the second Brazilian goal.
“The CBF reinforces its position to combat racism and repudiates any manifestation of prejudice.”
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