Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanović faces backlash for racist remarks about Black footballers during World Cup broadcast
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Alaa Shamali
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Former Serbian footballer Rade Bogdanović made racist remarks during live commentary on Serbian channel RTS, claiming that Black football players lack the ability to concentrate for long periods. The comments came during analysis of a goalless draw between Belgium and Iran at the 2026 World Cup, specifically after Belgian defender Nathan Ngui was sent off. The remarks sparked immediate outcry across European and Belgian media.
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bskySerbian pundit Rade Bogdanović faces backlash for racist remarks about Black footballers during World Cup broadcastthecanary.coKey quotes
· 3 pulledBlack footballers lacked the ability to concentrate for long periods
The goalless draw between Belgium and Iran at the 2026 World Cup has turned into a major media crisis off the pitch
The sweeping generalisations, made live on Serbian channel RTS, sparked an immediate outcry across European and Belgian media
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