In an open letter, the Atlético Madrid manager distanced the issue from any single country, stressing that it reflects a deeper, global concern. He described racism as a “worldwide social problem” following recent incidents of racist chants in football, urging a broader societal response beyond the sport.“Racism is a social and worldwide problem, it’s not from Spain, nor Argentina, nor Brazil, nor anywhere… it’s a social problem,” Simeone said. He also pointed to what he described as a long-term decline in societal values, linking the persistence of racism to a loss of respect across key institutions. “We lost respect several years ago, the respect we had for our parents, for teachers at school, for the police, for the coach… that all has got lost,” he added. Simeone called for collective responsibility in addressing the issue, emphasizing awareness and moral reorientation as essential steps toward change. “We all have to work on it, with the awareness and the realization that wi...
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