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Typical tale that suddenly got international traction because of a splash story in a major Dutch newspaper...

Banners in the protesting crowds also showed the UEFA logo crossed out - which matches with protesters' argument that they were venting their anger because Krakow, as a major Polish city, wasn't chosen as a tournament host city.

I'm not saying that there weren't racist chanting, but I do note a certain sensitivity to the subject. Watch for the signal through the noise...

by Nomad on Sat Jun 9th, 2012 at 08:10:42 AM EST
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I have seen reports that said protesters were largely the Kraków ultras, so protest and racism are not exclusive. On the other hand, piecing bits of info together from different reports, it appears that stadium officials intervened quickly after the chants started. If so, the media magnified and the real issue is that UEFA mentioned the intervention without acknowledging the racist nature of the chants. If so, their attitude would remind of Blatter's attitude.

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.
by DoDo on Sat Jun 9th, 2012 at 02:41:46 PM EST
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