"We must not stop fighting against racism"

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United against racism: Bayern star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting emphasized the importance of such actions after his symbolic gesture against discrimination when celebrating a goal.

"You have to set an example, we must not stop fighting against racism - in any way," said the Munich striker after the 2-0 victory in the Champions League against Lokomotiv Moscow.

“The fight against it continues.

You can't look the other way, you have to be active and take a stand, ”said the long-time national soccer player of Cameroon.

After his goal to the final score, the 31-year-old got down on one knee like the US football player Colin Kaepernick and put a fist in the air.

The same gesture had previously shown Choupo-Moting's former teammates from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the professionals from Basaksehir Istanbul before the match, which was canceled on Tuesday, continued on Wednesday evening.

Joint gesture: PSG players and Istanbul professionals protest against racism in Paris

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The day before, both teams had left the pitch in Paris in protest after the fourth official reportedly referred to Istanbul assistant coach Pierre Webo with what is known in Germany as the "N-word".

"Pay respect"

“It's still sad to see something like this still happening.

It was a very good reaction from both sides, Paris and Basaksehir, ”said Choupo-Moting, who played for PSG last season.

“Respect for both teams.

I think everyone in the world saw it. "

Coach Hansi Flick praised his striker's reaction.

“We have a role model function.

You have to show respect to the players, that's exactly the right gesture, ”said the Munich coach.

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Bayern's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting after his goal against Moscow

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The German PSG coach Thomas Tuchel also recognized the clear messages on the day after the Paris scandal: “It's important to talk about it, to talk to one another.

Also to understand what such things mean and mean to our fellow human beings, how something like that is received, ”said Tuchel on Wednesday evening on Sky.

"That was a clear statement yesterday, also a necessary statement," he said after Paris had won the continued game 5-1.

Former national soccer player Gerald Asamoah assessed the team's reaction as a positive signal against discrimination.

“It was an extremely important sign that both teams left the pitch together.

It was clear: we do not tolerate such a thing.

We don't care, ”said the former Bundesliga professional and current U23 manager of FC Schalke 04 to the newspapers of the Funke media group.

In the two top French football leagues, the fight against racism is now to be symbolically strengthened over the weekend.

Before each game, the teams should gather around a banner that reads “Let's keep making progress against racism”.

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) announced on Wednesday evening.

“Racism must be banned from society and from the football field.

All racist acts must be condemned and punished, ”the statement said.