Rodallegas

25 May

Hugo Rodallega’s strong defense after the match against Gymnastics: “They called us monkeys, blacks”

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The experienced forward of Santa Fe Independentfrom Bogota, the Colombian Hugo Rodallega denounced in the media that the fans of Gymnastics and Fencing they call him"black and monkey”, during the game that his team lost 1-0 in the silver by South American Cup. “Calling you black and cute is disrespectful. This is not how we improve as humanity. It is a disaster what is happening in the whole world and it is sad that we come here and this happens. And I'm not saying that we lost because people offend, because that's normal, but the issue of racism is already…

24 May

The unusual justification of a gymnastics player for Hugo Rodallega’s claim for racism: “It’s like that as a visitor, it’s part of folklore”

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The 1-0 victory of Gymnastics (LP) receiving a Santa Fe Independent by South American Cup was sidelined after the experienced striker Hugo Rodallega accused of having received racist comments from Argentine fans during the match. The Colombian striker assured that fans of the Wolf they call him"black and monkey” during the match corresponding to the fourth date of the international competition. Although the soccer player from the coffee team had the space to make his statement and try to raise awareness regarding the issue of racism in soccer, bruno palazzoplayer of Gymnastics (LP)he had a particular response to his colleague.…