Sports Racism-Football: Bahrain’s Baqer Fined For Racist Gesture

The International Football Federation has banned Bahrain Footballer Sayed Baqer for 10 matches due to racist behavior in a recent match against Hong Kong. 25-year-old Bahrain defender was caught on video posing towards Hong Kong supporters while making a slant-eyed gesture, an expression deemed offensive in East Asian culture. FIFA has also fined Baqer $30,000 … Continue reading Sports Racism-Football: Bahrain’s Baqer Fined For Racist Gesture