Champions League games 8/9 Dec

[kaz7]

20:46: PSG 0-0 Istanbul
Dialogue from the isolated pitch microphones:
Referee: "Care a fost?" (Which one was it)
4th Official: "Era bărbatul negru" (It was the black man)
Referee: "OK OK"

What is wrong with that? Should he have said ‘person of colour’ or BAME player?

He should of used his name like a normal person would

 

[Akpowell]

If the scum get the next goal well is game over

 

[mosssideblue]

Yes

No

 

[SebastianBlue]

20:46: PSG 0-0 Istanbul
Dialogue from the isolated pitch microphones:
Referee: "Care a fost?" (Which one was it)
4th Official: "Era bărbatul negru" (It was the black man)
Referee: "OK OK"

What is wrong with that? Should he have said ‘person of colour’ or BAME player?

He can point to the person, and if there is further confusion or questions, demand that they come over to speak to the referee to confirm identity.

There is absolutely no reason to say “the black guy” — and given that everything that has happened recently, anyone even doing it “innocently” is one monumentally stupid **** and should not be officiating.

 

[@BluePhil8]

Black in romanian is negru, looks like this may be a honest misunderstanding?

20:46: PSG 0-0 Istanbul
Dialogue from the isolated pitch microphones:
Referee: "Care a fost?" (Which one was it)
4th Official: "Era bărbatul negru" (It was the black man)
Referee: "OK OK"

What is wrong with that? Should he have said ‘person of colour’ or BAME player?

I have no problem describing people by their characteristics, including race, I’d still find it distasteful in the context.

He’s right in front of him with a name and number, just say ‘number 9’ or the guys name. You wouldn’t say ‘book the white guy’, ‘book the gay guy’ etc.

 

[mccity]

No, PSG have a better head-to-head record against the rags (1:2 3:1)

Yeah this is right, I misread the table.

No

Yes (to you!)

 

[Gazza]

I think he's arguing because the official said "The black guy" Demba Ba rightly asks him why do you need the word black in there as you wouldn't say "The white guy".

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

I agree with you but he would be better being stood down - he will be under a lot of pressure mentally and even an honest mistake could make his situation worse.

that's a fair perspective.

 

[creditunionhero]

or an official keeps his job and isn't vilified or punished till the facts are established.

He should be suspended whilst an investigation is completed as it would in most responsible organisations.

 

[wolviedinho]

It maybe is a mistake or a simple misunderstanding but it does show the fine line between different cultures. Fuck knows what is right these days.