Regan

By FOS Editor
March 31 2011

After the racist claims from Neymar and Brazil following the friendly last Sunday the SFA are now looking for an apology.

Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan has today written to the Brazilian FA to request an apology for the allegations of racism levelled at Scotland supporters by Brazil number 11 Neymar after Sunday’s match at Emirates Stadium.

The Scottish FA and Scotland supporters were dismayed at the allegation, which were flashed around the world. A subsequent investigation by Arsenal FC and the Metropolitan Police concluded that a banana was thrown onto the pitch by a German student sitting in the area of the stadium reserved for Brazilian supporters, and that no Scotland supporters were involved.

Stewart Regan said, “It is very disappointing that this episode threatened to overshadow an entertaining match, played amidst a real carnival atmosphere created by supporters of both teams.  Scotland and Brazil have played many times over the years, each time in a colourful and friendly environment, and we feel that it’s necessary to draw a line under Sunday’s events.

“Scotland’s supporters were genuinely upset and annoyed that the unfounded allegations levelled against them threatened to sully their reputation as fair, good humoured and respectful spectators.

“As the matter has been resolved, and Scotland supporters cleared of any involvement, we felt it was only right that we acted on behalf of our supporters to request an apology either from the player involved, or the Brazilian FA.”

This is something I mentioned last week, and let’s hope the Brazilian’s don’t allow this to be swept under the carpet.