ALemania, first classified selection for eighths end of the Eurobasket, defeated Lithuania for a forceful 88-107 in which Dennis Schroder It was double the protagonist. On the court, being one of the highlights of his team with 26 points, six rebounds, four recoveries and 30 valuation. After, condemning the racist screams received from the stands by some Lithuanian fans.
“The atmosphere was incredible, it was great. The Lithuanians, the fans, always travel with the team, but, unfortunately, At the break, they made monkey noises. It is something that I cannot accept. Racism in this world has no place “condemned the base in words to Magentasport.
Fans expelled and incident in changing rooms
Some fans had to leave the stands for security reasons And in the intermediate it occurred a slight incident between members of the two selections After the Germans complained about the insults received by Schroder.
Dennis Schroder, during the match against Sweden.
The base spoke of the case of Real Madrid Vinicius Jr., which is usually the center of racist songs and gestures: “This has no place in this sport, not even in football. With Vinicius Jr., I have seen it constantly pass, but for me it was the first time that I lived it and it is very sad,”.
The German Federation, through its president, Ingo Weiss, condemned the unfortunate event and wrapped the captain of his selection: “We fully support Dennis, we understand his deep shock And we will firmly address the organizers to ensure that incidents like this are not repeated. ” From the Lithuanian delegation it was not long in issuing a statement in which it was said that “This is completely unacceptable to us and goes against the values of basketball and our society”.
During the preparation of the Eurobasket, Schroder was also a focus of attention by ensuring that He felt discriminated against Dirk NowitzkiGreat German basketball icon. “I will never receive the same love in Germany as him, because I have dark skin”he sentenced.
