This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
On November 10, 2019, Brazilian international Taison was involved in a heated incident during a match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev.
After being subjected to racist chants from Dynamo Kiev's travelling supporters, Taison reacted furiously, kicking the ball into the stands and giving a middle finger to the away end.
He was subsequently sent off by referee Mykola Balakin, who showed him a straight red card.
Despite the controversy, Taison has taken to social media to express his outrage and defiance in the face of racism.
"I love my race, I fight for colour, whatever I do is for us, for love. I will never shut up in the face of such an inhuman and despicable act," he wrote on Instagram.
"My tears were of indignation, repudiation and helplessness, helplessness that I could do nothing at that moment!" he added.
"But we are taught very early to be strong and to fight! Fight for our rights and for equality! My role is to fight, to beat my chest, to lift my head and keep fighting always!"
"In a racist society, it is not enough not to be racist, we must be anti-racist! Football needs more respect, the world needs more respect! Thank you all for the support messages! We follow the fight."
