The study reveals shocking facts about racism in football commentators

This is a very relevant problem and must leave the sport as soon as possible, the Periscope broadcasts.

The campaign impact “Negro lives have significance” helped underline the situation within the playing field.

A big problem is racism in the interpretation of football. A study by “RunRepeat”, in partnership with the Association of Professional Footballers, has analysed over 2,073 commentator comments during the 80 Premier Legs match, La Ligas, Ligue 1 and Serie A this season.

The result of the study shows clear racist tendencies, with commentators tending to commend the white players for their intelligence in the field, that blacks.

Below, Periscope has translated the main points of study.

1. When commentators talk about a player's telegenetics, 62.60% of these praise goes to white players, until 63.33% of the criticisms were directed by black players.

2. When commentators talk about the power of a player, they have 6.59 times more likely to talk about a black footballer.

3. When commenting on the speed of a specific player, they have 3.38 times more likely to talk about a black player.

4. When commentators discuss and commend a player for the work ethic, 60.40% of praise goes to white players. /Periscope. com/