Should Players Walk Off The Pitch After Racist Abuse? | Comments Below

Juventus and Italy forward Moise Kean responded to racist abuse by calmly celebrating, but should players start leaving the pitch in protest? Poet and Vuj discuss this, the unbelievable midweek games and more in this Friday's Comments Below!
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[@copa90football]

Don't forget to check out the new Mind Control Masterclass with Marco Reus and Axel Witsel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKLHpnt7f6tji8U

[@oliverkolb2278]

I'll check out mind control, but for christ sake, why are you guys still saying to check out Copa90 US in the vid descriptions? What is happening to it?

[@RealCanal]

Who remembers when Dani Alves picked up a banana, ate it, and proceeded to kick a corner? Boss.

[@julianbanks1885]

That's different man. Alves was already an experienced player with multiple titles when that happened, that's why he was able to handle it so well. Kean is still an 18 year old kid, think about how bad he must have felt just for being born the way he is, on top of that his own teammate condoning racism. 😔

[@RealCanal]

Julian Banks I get where you are coming from

[@zentooo]

Julian Banks - He wouldn’t feel bad for being born the way he is! He’s pretty proud of being black as his celebrations showed which he should be

[@melosivitch]

Zento Beats not what he said. He’s saying he felt bad (as in sad) just because (as a result of) being born black. Being black didn’t make him sad, but he was sad because of the treatment he’s getting for being born black. Hope that cleared it up.

[@31SecondCarShow]

Who remembers when Dani Alves was scrutinized for eating the banana?

[@TheSkoobiSnax]

The only thing the British Parliament can agree on is that Comments Below is the best football analysis show

[@izzojunior]

Lol GOAT comment 👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@SHlV]

Poet said 'Kick football out of racism'😂😂 Bloody footballers ruining our race relations

[@karelmartell]

Poet's real name is Kyle can you believe it

[@zizoushifty1483]

@@karelmartell if almighty sosa's real name is Keith I can believe anything.

[@TH-kt5ir]

@@zizoushifty1483 😂

[@Pete-mq2ju]

And Poet didn't ask Vuj how his weekend was AGAIN...

[@SuperTierney24]

Neither did Vuj this time

[@stevenclark6209]

Some body says this everyweek maybe you lol.

[@Pete-mq2ju]

@@SuperTierney24 He did.

[@Snorlaxxll]

I think it's a bit now and Poet does it on purpose.

[@murray67]

I would give my man kepa manager of the year

[@slicerh248]

Wolves are such a weird team, how do you beat Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham but then lose home and away to Huddersfield?

[@smoothjamm]

They tried to play attacking.

[@stevenclark6209]

That is football most football players get up for the big clubs,I think a lot of it is in the head as I said easier to get up for a utd game rather than a Brighton game know commonsense to it...

[@XfotisRonaldo]

they reached their limits, 7th place, if they had chances to hit 6 spot they would never lose to Huddersfield. Now they chill and play great vs top6 to impress the world.

[@somerandomusername7637]

Hamza Helal they’re a counter attacking team so playing the bigger teams suits their play style instead of trying to takeover the game against a team they are expected to beat

[@stevenclark6209]

@@somerandomusername7637 yip agree plus it helps a lot of there player's are good on the ball so holding a ball to bring other player's into the game is a big help,but they can play fast out of defence,I like one of there defender's boly he is a tall,solid, defender..

[@michael5515]

We need a fifa and chill with Danny rose

[@stevenclark6209]

It's sad that he is looking forward to the day he doesn't play football,if it's that bad just give it up...I don't think they get as much as players use to,I honestly don't know what some of these young player's wouldn't be able to survive the shit they got in the 70s,80s,90s it was terrible really bad,I know it's bad in Serbia and Montenegro places in the east of Europe plus I do know it pops it's ugly head in UK and Europe especially Italy.

[@tingol10]

@@stevenclark6209 I live in Serbia, you're wrong. Racism is a way bigger problem in UK and France than it is here. We have always welcomed black players and a lot of them got enough support from club and fans to want Serbian citizenship. The ugly truth is Italy has a HUGE racism problem that is so ingrained in their football culture that you get Bonucci, Kean's teammate saying it was his fault as much as the fans. That's fucking mental.

[@EMETRL]

getting mad at the referees during a match-fixing scandal is like blaming the cashier at mcdonalds for the quality of their burgers

[@Dan-tw5qb]

Gracia has spent about £25m despite selling his best player (Richarlison) and is only one point behind Wolves who spent about £100m He deserves manager of the year above Nuno

[@nope2dat]

That guy Dan yeah wolves get way overhyped when Watford have been just as solid without doubling as the Portuguese national team

[@aidan2453]

Jacob Finlay but wolves only just got promoted last season now they’re 7th thats not standard and its more impressive than an established prem side coming 8th

[@Dan-tw5qb]

@@wakeybakey1541 Watford's star striker is from the Championship Wolves also spent a fortune on players and dodgy connections with agents in the Championship which meant they had a Prem squad by last year- Nuno has little to do with their success

[@jayzerino]

Kick football out of racism - Poet,2019

[@4ESTT]

I live for poet and vuj making a reference then breaking out in song together you man are lit

[@nasserksous426]

"How would you tackle racism in football?" With a two foot tackle obviously

[@kylecansfield6984]

Its 4am here in Australia and im drunk so im just gonna say Hi to myself when i come back to watch this at 12pm hungover tomorrow/today

[@Piesfan35]

Kyle Cansfield what up from New Zealand my guy!

[@kylecansfield6984]

@@Piesfan35 i wonder how many au/nz copa fam members there actually are

[@domak1645]

@@kylecansfield6984 at least 3 now mate 😂

[@kylecansfield6984]

@@domak1645 not wrong hahahhaa

[@danterosales94]

Sup my AU/NZ g’s (Chillin here in Perth)

[@moejeberti3696]

Shoutout to Nipsey Hussle one time. Real legend who did so much for his community. Long Live Nipsey.

[@FUCKTURY]

Oliver 2000 why does it matter if he was ? So fucking negative for no reason lol

[@moejeberti3696]

@@FUCKTURY Mental illness is all I have to say man. I've been listening to Nip and following his work before 2010. People will chat. Didn't even see this till now lol.

[@moejeberti3696]

@nomar Dinkleberg I'm praying for you to stop being a piece of shit. Also praying for your parents or whoever raised your dumbass. They must be depressed af at their failure of a dinkle.

[@TheeVanillaface]

thanks for the work on the show Miss Laura - best of luck

[@ymedia9602]

The best football analysis show as voted for by the British Parliament (only thing they can agree on)

[@aviator-kn8zq]

There'll even be racists here calling themselves Copa Fam and getting called out for the comments by Poet & Vuj.

[@Apeshit94]

Man said « Kick football out of racism » 😂

[@ZuluSierra14]

Raheem is the perfect example of how to handle racism. If those guys and gals walk off, the racists win. It be even better if Raheem scores and he goes and hugs a racist in the stands.

[@mightygandhi24]

Madness that Vuj and Poet have said nothing about the Checkatrade final, 85k fans at the ground and only 2nd to Barcalona's derby match in attendance, Not to mention man like Jamal's goal and the penalty shootout to decide the winner.

[@michael5515]

Poet and vuj currently are the only people making me happy. Thanks for your positive vibes

[@imsurfingontheearthimasurf5975]

Hey Vuj, since Poet refuses to do it, I'll go ahead: How was your weekend?

[@saleh3521]

Poet getting hyped for barca vs atleti like he doesnt know its gonna end 0-0, 1-1 or 1-0 like always

[@dendenn7383]

Remind me to never ask you for the winning lottery numbers

[@mandozepol]

You lot have always been ahead of the curve regarding social issues in football Love you guys and keep being yourselves

[@КјМЈОНИјГГ]

Oh my, poet went from saying it's all the people at the top screwing up football to attacking the supporters for behaving badly. Complete top-down and bottom-up break down, truly the world's greatest football analysis show 🙏

[@ShinobiOutlaw]

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[@peytondagenais479]

Poet's strategy to always have the same haircut makes him seem younger. What a strat!

[@Mazzo_02]

For people who say that Kean should change national, I only say that Kean has already made his debut with the national team and therefore can no longer change. Moreover, despite the choirs, Kean loves Italy.

[@sasatalic85]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV7Qeqdti96JntU "Costa is a dual citizen of Brazil and Spain. He played twice for Brazil in 2013, before declaring his desire to represent Spain, having been granted Spanish citizenship in September that year. He made his debut for Spain in March 2014, and has since won 24 caps and scored 10 goals, and has represented them at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups." diego costa (Date of birth 7 October 1988 (age 30)) was 25yo when he played for brazil senior national team......so everything is posible so maybe Kean can still play for ivory coast

[@MARlOKART]

Ole is the Norwegian Tim Sherwood!

[@theboy2163]

This is profound

[@loganmark4046]

You guys gotta put the recording of this show on Spotify, it’s hard to keep up w the vids when work gets long but being able to listen would be sick!

[@elifields275]

Short answer: yes Long answer: yyeess

[@spongebobsquarepants7388]

No they should do the opposite if anything - go over to those fans and remind them who's paying to watch who. Walking off is accepting defeat.

[@jamesreece9832]

Facts

[@OwlGear]

spongebob squarepants what are they losing by walking off? They still get paid, it’s the fans wasting their money on tickets.

[@spongebobsquarepants7388]

@@OwlGear There's so much wrong with your point. Firstly they're losing out on playing football - which should be something they adore playing, though clearly nowadays this doesn't seem to be the case. In many cases playing football has brought these disadvantaged people into lives of luxury and success, they shouldn't let people trying to hold them down stop playing the very game that brought them up. Secondly they're losing their pride and dignity. If you let their negative actions reap positive rewards (from the perspective of the racists), since surely the goal of a racist is to reduce the involvement of other races amongst something they see as theirs, then you are admitting defeat in the battle. If you walk off then you're letting down the 10s of thousands of other fans who've paid to see you play over the actions of a vocal minority of people - not even considering the millions globally who may support you and who pay to watch sports on TV. This new age concept of cowering away from and ignoring bad ideas needs to stop. It allows little bubbles on groupthink to emerge under the surface, never being help up to external scrutiny, who become more and more radical whilst never hearing the criticisms against them. This is a more general point than one that applies directly here, but it's the same thought process. So I ask you, what do they lose by staying on the pitch? But more importantly what do they gain from leaving?

[@TB-bj4dq]

@@spongebobsquarepants7388 then what do you suggest because at the end of the day Football is amazing but ultimately it's just a game. They shouldn't have to walk off but FIFA and football associations aren't doing much if anything to stop it

[@aih06]

@copa90 Poet, Vuj and Copa fam, now more than ever we need more people like you speaking up against racism and any other violation to our human rights. I applaud you and Copa 90 for highlighting this issue since day one of your show. The fact that other media outlets are following your footsteps shows that it’s actually working. Whether it is bc they truly care or they are simply jumping into a bandwagon, the fact of the matter is that awareness is increasing. Racism is IGNORANCE and lack of understanding. Those with privilege oppressing those without it. The only way to combat racism is with education and awareness. Copa 90 as a platform has the POWER to continue to educate people. So please don’t stop speaking against racism. I am a public school teacher in Dallas TX. If we become bystanders and stop educating our youth about the real issues in our society, things will only get worst. #neversilent #speakup

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[@Ese96Agoaye]

This show is actually chill! Love it! *#HaveANice*

[@saleh3521]

The way poet loves vuj and adores him is how i want my friends to be

[@atrin1448]

I swear these past 5 years of watching Poet & Vuj have made me a better human being, no lie.

[@domochoa]

Walking off pitch gives fans what they want. Score a goal , rough tackles to get back. Don’t agree with abuse though. Don’t think it is as much racial bc if the player was on their team they would cheer for him when scores

[@OwlGear]

Dom Ochoa the fans want football, if one team walks off the pitch there can’t be any football. People will be less inclined to open their mouths if it means they’ll be wasting their expensive pitch side seats.

[@domochoa]

Long Johnson If one team walks off can’t the other team cont to play?

[@TomAbadie98]

All the best Laura, was lovely meeting you this week and I’m sure you’re gonna have a great career up there. Have a nice and glory to the SPFL

[@dompearson493]

I have just released Moise Kean 'Stand Proud' tee's, all profits going to kick it out, go and have a look people , www.guglielmoclothinguk.co.uk/product-page/stand-proud-tee

[@rmccaw7]

If players abandon matches upon hearing something they perceive to be racist, who wins the match? Would there be an investigation into who was the least/most racist, and award the result based on that? Would they have to replay any abandoned matches behind closed doors? What's stopping teams taking advantage of the opportunity to win a game by default just by walking off and claiming they heard racist noises? The league table would have to have an extra bit that tallied the number of racism points lost/gained. It could be used to separate sides which are level on everything else, perhaps. Imagine that determining a title or relegation! It also gives the racist fans (assuming they are actually genuinely racially abusing players in a conventional way, and not just singing songs about how lukaku must be big-knobbed) a definite target. If they manage to get their opposition to submit then they win, sort of thing. I cant see how it would address the problem in a productive way. If anything I can see it making things far far worse. Ultimately, if your fans are being scrotes it's got nothing to do with the club. Some clubs are situated in very deprived and culturally diverse areas with a lot of racial tensions, such as Luton and Milwall. They will always have a worse record on this than clubs like Brighton and Southampton, for example, whose supporter catchment areas are far more homogenous and middle class. So it would already punish clubs purely for being in the wrong place and having the wrong class of supporter. This whole issue is farcical, and so are the suggestions certain people have made to try and fix the problem. The only fix for racism is to stop talking about race. Stop caring about it. Stop being proud of it and stop shaming people for it. Leave it alone. Let it be. Shut the fuck up and be an individual.

[@rmccaw7]

Racism is dumb anyway. It's a silly fucking joke and nobody should get upset about it anymore than you think you might if somebody mocked your hair colour. It's literally on the same level of infantile.

[@happinessismychemical667]

Is it just me that finds timsby laughing in the background unintentionally one of the best bits of the show ?

[@brand0id2]

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[@stevecole1984]

100% agree with you guys. We are always quick to blame others for being racist, we need to get our own house in order. We need to relegate teams or heavily dock points. Would fully support any player who walks off .

[@DK-ks9bc]

Man like Poet , just wanna say the name Eto'o is pronounced ETO.

[@louiechaisty6456]

the Brighton and hove Albion joke is too funny

[@theaxelxion]

I love you Vuj and Poet ❤️ i been watching your show for 5 years. Blessed on your grind. #Idols #haveanice!

[@franciscoligeiro6814]

Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal against Benfica to take Sporting Lisbon to the final of the Portuguese Cup (Taça de Portugal) also beating the clubs record of most goals scored by a midfielder in a single season held since 81

[@crazycakemanflies]

In Australia (which has had racism problems, not in the a league that I can recall but in our aussie rules football league) players of colour are allowed to point out racist taunts from the crowd and have security and police escort them put of the stadium. I think the police also ask the club and player whether they want to press charges too. Would like to see FIFA do something similar

[@carsena1318]

well said my guys, hope everyone listens (actually listen) and applies it, fuck racism

[@decdy2992]

When Vuj said the noise at the new spurs ground looks good 😂😂😂

[@TheeVanillaface]

NFL does some games every year in the UK. As someone who lives in the States (New York), I would love to see some Premier league or Champions League games here in the states. I feel like when the NFL does it every year, in Europe for a few games, there isn't much noise / uproar about it. When La Liga was planning it / anytime a European Football side considers it, it's out of the question. Lots of fans here in the states, I think it'd be a nice gesture honestly. Not sure what you guys think about it? stay low stay low, Jacob

[@DruMMaSt3R666]

I'd honestly love to watch the game in person too, but I don't want a long trip to affect my teams performance and a home advantage being lost

[@ajaysreekumar250]

"But they've hurt me before" - Poet, 2019. Brought a tear to my eye as I was chopping onions.

[@rahimah_7939]

Hi I'm currently studying a level textile and my theme is about masterpiece and I chose world cup to research about. I was wondering if I can find out why you wear particular kits (International). This will help me with my exam

[@j7543]

Rahimah_7 because no rules

[@contact5235]

Where is the kit collection bruv?

[@struanmillar5921]

Two vids today what a birthday

[@HS-jg6fk]

Oh Yeah yeah Happy birthday 🥳

[@angeliquestanley2048]

I’ve been watching comments below for less than a year now and I just found out that Vuj is that white guy that danced in the Oliver Twist music video I’ve been shook for the past two days now.

[@imsurfingontheearthimasurf5975]

What is the name of the video?

[@angeliquestanley2048]

Maksim Tomić Oliver Twist by Dbanj

[@ABSayysO]

is it really vuj??

[@angeliquestanley2048]

ABSays 0 I think so🤷🏽‍♀️ that’s what google told me

[@ABSayysO]

@@angeliquestanley2048 doesnt look like him m8.

[@Hexonox]

Just want to say thank you so much for doing this wavvy show. Friday comments below kick off my for 3 years. Have A Nice from Atlanta (the T is silent)!!! Also Vuj is mad pretty. no shame.

[@muhammadumar8620]

Joint #whataguy to Deulefou and Deeney, What a comeback!!

[@Yakurna]

Could you guys add subtitles to your videos?

[@jackmckinnell3151]

Watching this video midday on Sunday, knowing right now Vuj is probably in his house holding a panama shirt saying "I got this because there's no rules"

[@JB-ub6wm]

You guys just disregarded the Chelsea game against Brighton, fucking amazing😂😂😂😂

[@YasirKhan-ey6hi]

So did we all just forget about trying to change the intro and have Vuj save something again

[@chris5877]

Should’ve done fifa n chill Laura 😂 for her farewell 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@larrypreston6936]

I wish Kean was from America cause we as a country would embrace him!

[@AlexisAlvarez-ju5hd]

Bruv, words and statements are great but it's time to take action . When the player in Brazil walked off the pitch that has so much more of an affect than just talking about it , if Kean walked off the pitch along with like Matuidi than movements will happen people will notice and change will be made

[@ianwebster3489]

Guys, can I recommend you use a bit of dynamic range compression on your audio? Your "whoop!"s are a bit over-loud.

[@MJCisGaming]

Everton 1 Arsenal 0 this match was the visual representation of a bad day in the office.

[@vitaliymozhelyuk985]

"Kick football out of racism" -Poet #BestFootballAnalysisShow

[@TimiAgiri]

Vuj’s fade is actually mad noice🔥🔥🔥

[@Mazzo_02]

Bonucci is not a racist, he just used the wrong words. He meant that Kean shouldn't provoke (even though the fans were the cause). His intentions were good. But Bonucci shouldn't talk about provocations because after all his goals he provokes exultation.

[@jackmckinnell3151]

I have to say I strongly disagree with the criticism for influencers "jumping on the trend". I find it hard to criticise people for helping raise awareness for the issue for thousands of people.

[@alanlars628]

if players can walk off the pitch from that i should be able to go home from work when a customer calls me a prick .....

[@cartoongt9743]

Won't the fans just intentional be rascist to the the opposition players to see them walk off . Maybe a partial stadium closure may work as it hurts the thing they love the most their pocketssssss

[@samuranga8537]

cartoon gt that’s better than players walking off

[@MrBS1414]

Anyone got the song they are singing @12:10

[@adampalermo3836]

I know the title race has been over for time but you guys need to check the race for top 4 over in Italy... Milan, inter, Roma, Lazio, and Atalanta are all trying to secure UCL for next season. Atalanta particularly have been superb this season!

[@ruairimcgonagle8454]

Raheem is one of the strongest footballers mentally i can think of. The shit he has to put up in the stands and in the press is just sad. It's 2019 and the fact that the F.A. put more importance on the banning of pyro over racism just shows how far this game still has to improve.

[@mustafakhan8340]

Arsenal 0 - 1 Everton .... THE DRAKE CURSE IS A THING FAM, on the side note this really helps united and Chelsea as 3rd is only 3 points away for United and 1 away from Chelsea massive loss for arsenal who would have been comfortably 5 points away from United!

[@otalaedwin]

From opposing team no, i'd just run in front of their stands and pose. From own team, hell yeah, even score an own goal and bounce

[@SaintMu]

I can't decide whether Poet & Vuj are the Desus & Mero of football, or if the Bodega Boys are the Poet & Vuj of late night shows

[@OvieKovy]

Vuj is so mad smooth he doesn't even have to try

[@mathewwhetsell9618]

Another win under Marco Silva’s belt. I’m still not fully convinced that he’s the guy to take Everton to the top 6, but I’m starting to gain trust in the project as a whole. We need to get some good signings this summer, sell Theo Walcott, play the young players, sell Theo Walcott, get the new stadium, and sell Theo Walcott. I’m excited to see how we do next season now that the team is starting to get used to his system :)

[@h86902]

audio problems are less about the age of the mics, more about the lack of COMPRESSION

[@peytondagenais479]

Hey boys, I'm headed to Mexico. Hope I don't miss much, but what do you guys have coming up in the next few weeks?

[@donkeydik2602]

Nobody cares

[@peytondagenais479]

@@donkeydik2602 You care enough to tell me nobody cares. Therefore, somebody cares.

[@jakubluykx6274]

New drinking game: every time Vuj and Poet high five you drink Have a niceeee!

[@TheWealthPrince]

Man like Bonucci.... absolutely no common sense about 50/50? Absolute clown 🤔 does this guy even know what he actually said? Does he realise that Kean is not only his Juve teammate but fellow Italian national team player as well! Absolutely ridiculous.

[@larrypreston6936]

It starts with the Clubs/Country to build a standard of equality,if doesn't happen then nothing will change!

[@TheGuiGao9]

Who remembers when Poet and Vuj asked for an Adam Johnson chant? Or when they were asking out girls in Venice Beach with Sam Pepper. The levels to this shit is mad 😂

[@ayaaslih6354]

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[@BBrownyy]

Please talk about/watch the absolute limbs and scenes at Hillsborough as Villa scored 2 injury time goals to make it 6 wins in a row, and officially putting the promotion race into our hands #AVFC #Scenes #Limbs

[@h86902]

6min and man just said fish don't have a nose lmaooooo

[@trvpkho1046]

Fam Ancelotti said after the Koulibaly things that next time the whole team walks off. Since then no one was racist against him anymore

[@LinxxAA]

“I support the Tottenham ground because I can see it” 😂😂I love this show so much

[@alexandramantellini882]

Many are calling the Bundesliga title race done after Bayern thrashed Dortmund 5-0, but Bayern have the more difficult final games that include Leipzig and Jovic's Frankfurt, and they are still candidates for the Pokal

[@alexandramantellini882]

Plus, most matches are against teams still fighting for Europe spots

[@Leviathan123456]

Vuj's interpretation at 8:05 was spot on!🤣

[@Chapin_42]

Boateng And Roberto Carlos walked off the pitch before but they got fined and shit.This world is fucked

[@ruairidhgrass3479]

Who remembers when someone threw a banana at Gareth Bale and everyone found it funny

[@DanGulinobass]

respect lads for talking about political issues

[@patrickjoseph07]

What happened to song of the week