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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: ‘Mourinho has black players at Benfica. How the hell must they feel?’
- Hasselbaink criticized Mourinho for linking Vinícius Júnior’s celebrations to racist abuse and said Benfica players may feel affected by his remarks.
- Hasselbaink argues for lifetime bans for fans who chant or gesture in stadiums and for longer bans for players guilty of racism.
- Hasselbaink calls for the club to suspend players during investigations and for clubs to withhold pay during suspensions.
- He condemns the cycle of racism that persists from his playing days to Vinícius Júnior’s case and recent incidents in Europe.
- Hasselbaink praises players like Bukayo Saka for handling pressure after misses and supports their resilience.
- He notes the UK policing unit saw a sharp rise in online racial abuse and highlights reporting channels via the Football Safety App.
- Hasselbaink criticizes the lack of decisive action by UEFA and other authorities on racist incidents in football.
- He emphasizes the need for accountability when players or fans are implicated in abuse and supports immediate reporting.
- Hasselbaink reflects on the impact of racism on players and the responsibility of those in power to act.
- The interview ties current racism allegations to broader anti-racism pledges and calls for stronger enforcement.
- Hasselbaink, now a director of the Football Safety App, advocates for faster reporting and action.
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