In Holland, football players don't play in the first minute this week. The reason is extremely serious.

Ball football players from the Netherlands' two strongest championships will not play in the first minute during weekend matches to raise awareness of racism.

The move comes after the abuses Ahmad Mendes of Excelsior from Den Bosch fans on Sunday, Periscopi reports.

Until footballers in Eredivise and Ereste Divie stand still, message: “Racism? Then we don't play football” will stay on the monitor.

An extra minute will be awarded at the end to complete the lost minute in the first half.

The abuse committed to Moreira was condemned by Dutch football players, including Lyons, Memphis Depay, until Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wiinalum said: “actually hit me on a personal level.” /Periscope. com/