https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n discussing images in which depict racism in soccer through the eyes of a fan as well as through the eyes of a famous player. en-us 2021-12-07 21:53:34 UTC 2023-01-19 06:11:57 UTC hello@padlet.com mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934606358 Mario Balotelli is an Italian professional soccer player who was known worldwide for his finishing skills as a striker. Although he had much success, he unfortunately suffered an immense amount of racial abuse. ]]> 2021-12-07 21:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934606358 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934608915 1The first image I want to talk about is the most important as well as the most controversial in terms of the history of Mario Balotelli’s career. Previous to this game, Balotelli had been receiving backlash for his outlash on some fans for racially abusing him. As mentioned, Balotelli was a prominent scorer and would always have creative celebrations. After he scored against his teams rival in 2011, he pulled up his shirt and revealed the “Why always me?” shirt under his jersey.]]> 2021-12-07 21:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934608915 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934610105 This shirt was a message to the rival supporters and all other fans who had been racially abusing him on and off the pitch. He wanted to let them know that he was tired of this abuse and wanted to know why he was the main player being targeted in the sport.]]> 2021-12-07 22:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934610105 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934613211 This video by the Guardian explains the scenario in which Balotelli was confronted by players for punting a ball into the crowd. Little did they know, he was being targeted with racial abuse. Balotelli would end up walking off the pitch protesting the game to continue its play.]]> 2021-12-07 22:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934613211 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934704100 More information from CNN in an article about some of the racial abuse Balotelli has received in the Italian professional soccer league.]]> 2021-12-07 23:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934704100 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934707039 This GIF is from Balotelli's infamous goal against France in the 2012 European Championship]]> 2021-12-07 23:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934707039 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934708702 Balotelli is being confronted in this image by players who assumed he was lashing out on the crowd when in fact, he was acting against the racist remarks and taunts from the away fans]]> 2021-12-07 23:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934708702 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934710655 The face of Balotelli after learning of the racial abuse from the fans. As you can see, the look of despair and agony are present on his face as he ]]> 2021-12-07 23:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934710655 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934714500 This link is to a video in which describes the response that Balotelli had to fans who were racially taunting him. As you might find out, this response was able to satisfy his need for getting back at the fans.]]> 2021-12-07 23:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934714500 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934718021 This article discusses the impact of racism on not only Balotelli, but the conflicts that racism has been causing throughout the sport in general]]> 2021-12-07 23:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934718021 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934720259 This GIF shows Balotelli and former teammate Edison Cavani getting heated over some words in which Balotelli explained as 'racist remarks']]> 2021-12-07 23:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934720259 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934722493 This is a link from ESPN that shows Balotelli and his career statistics by the numbers. Something to note is that over the course of his career, he progressively was less effective for hte teams he played for. Many think this was caused by his mental well being as he dealt with much more than racist fans off the field. He also battled severe depression. This can all lead back to the negative effect of racism]]> 2021-12-07 23:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934722493 mmoody161 https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934723228 This youtube video is a compilation of the best goals from Balotelli's career]]> 2021-12-07 23:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmoody161/kjfc3kq1qmyrjd3n/wish/1934723228