Source: FOOTYMAD
Sorry Seems the Hardest Word: For Brazilians
The SFA want to protect the reputation of the Scottish fans SFA chief executive Stewart Regan is looking for an apology from the Brazilian FA asking for an apology for the allegations of racism levelled at Scotland supporters by Brazil number 11 Neymar after Sunday’s game at Emirates Stadium. The SFA and Scotland supporters were dismayed at the allegation, which were flashed around the world. A subsequent investigation by Arsenal and the Metropolitan Police found 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. Regan: "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."
