Still competing in this World Cup, Morocco is currently achieving its best course in this competition. On Wednesday, the Atlas Lions will face the French team in the semi-finals. But the exploits of Moroccans create some controversy, especially in Italy. Marco Fiori, a member of the far-right Northern League, has twice made racist remarks towards Morocco supporters.
After eliminating spain in the round of 16, then the Portugal in quarter, the Morocco will this time be opposed toFrench team this Wednesday for the semi-finals of this World Cup. A historic journey from Atlas lions in this Globaland which is controversial in Italy with the Moroccan supporters present in the country.
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“Assemblies of howler monkeys are expected”
In Italy, the course of the Morocco is widely followed, especially by citizens of Moroccan origin. While these supporters do not hesitate to come together to celebrate the victories of the Atlas lions, Marco Fiorimember of the Northern Leaguea far-right political party, made racist remarks after the victory of the Morocco facing theSpain in the round of 16: “I hope that Morocco will be eliminated from the World Cup so that we finally stop seeing howler monkeys in the street. » A few days later, after the victory over Portugalwho sits on the municipal council of Santarcangelo di Romagnain the province of Riminirepeated on his Facebook account: ” Attention. Gatherings of howler monkeys are expected again this evening. »
Words that don’t pass
After the racist remarks of Marco Fioriwhich were quickly removed thereafter, the mayor of Rimini, Jamil Sadegholvaadvery quickly condemned these last statements: “I don’t know if anyone, capable of writing things like this, needs more human indignation or pity. The doubt becomes enormous if this person represents the fourth Italian party in the municipality of Santarcangelo. »
“The word monkey is commonly used to define people who shout and make a mess”
Following the reaction of the mayor of Rimini, Marco Fiori tried to justify himself: “The word monkey is commonly used to define people who are shouting and messing around. Talking about a howler monkey is not an offense in itself. I apologize if anyone felt offended but the sentence itself does not offend or affect any sensitive sphere. »
