Former Spanish footballer Donato Gama da Silva said he would call Vinicius Junior “black” to provoke him during a match. He argued that Spain isn’t inherently racist but acknowledged the prevalence of racism in society. Gama da Silva’s comments have been widely criticized for normalizing and trivializing racist language in football. Eko Hot blog reports … Read more
The head of Atlético Madrid’s medical team has been summoned to the Vatican to help treat Pope Francis, who is suffering from an arthritic knee. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 85-year-old Pope has cancelled various activities in recent months, including a trip to Africa, because of mobility problems. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now Renew … Read more
Chelsea’s Spanish Winger Pedro has had surgery, following a shoulder injury he sustained during Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal. Pedro had replaced forward Christian Pulisic in the game which Chelsea lost 2-1, after the American, who scored in the first half, pulled up with a hamstring problem. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Former Real Madrid … Read more