I see a lot of people in the comments genuinely asking why this is offensive. I hope my thread can provide some clarity, but even more so, I hope it provides the urge to learn why something is found offensive on your own merit in the future. We can always keep learning.
Mr. Clarke is using “Coloured footballers” to describe anybody who is not white. This is implying that white is the norm because this is implying that white is not a color. This is also lumping all non-white people in box & assuming it is fine.
Jun 23, 2019 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
#FIFAWomensWorldCup#EnglandVsCameroon It’s important that the conversation broadens for sure, and I think people are touching on points that aren’t discussed enough. I think as supporters of football and perhaps just being humans in general, it is easy to see why people have
sympathy for these underserved nations. In terms of resources and financial support, it is quite clear there is a disparity amongst nations. The Thailand, USA match being one evident example. It was highly discussed for other reasons, but an aspect I think that was overlooked is
