Brazilian Soccer Fan Sparks Controversy with 'Slanted Eye' Gesture... Calls for Apology for Racism

Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, strongly criticized a Brazilian soccer fan on social media today (July 6) for making a racist gesture while cheering during the North and Central America World Cup, demanding a proper apology.

Recently, after Brazil defeated Japan in the World Cup Round of 32, a Brazilian influencer known as 'brenndamaral' posted a video on their social media story showing themselves and acquaintances making a 'slanted eye' gesture to mock Asians.

Following the controversy, it was reported that the influencer changed their social media account name and immediately switched the account to private.

Previously, a Mexican soccer fan was captured on camera making a 'slanted eye' gesture and mocking a Korean influencer at the stadium during the first qualifying match of the North and Central America World Cup between South Korea and the Czech Republic, which caused a major stir.

That Mexican man quickly posted an apology on social media after his identity was revealed.

Professor Seo emphasized, "As is well known, the act of pulling back the corners of one's eyes with fingers is a representative racist gesture that has been used to disparage Asians," adding, "This Brazilian influencer must also make a public apology, and soccer fans around the world must be careful to ensure such incidents do not happen again."

(Photo: Screenshot from brenndamaral's social media account, Yonhap News)
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