German Station Honours Kevin-Prince Boateng For Leading Fight Against Racism
A German radio station has honoured Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng for fighting against racism.
The 30-year-old, who is currently on the books of Eintracht Frankfurt, has been active in the field and "sent out a signal fighting racism which extends beyond football," according to the jury who voted him as the winner of WDR radio's 1Live Krone.
"To be given this award means that people are taking note and that there are still a lot of people who care about this issue," said Boateng, "That's really pleasing and I'm delighted to be getting through to more and more people and, with them, we are continuing the fight against racism."
Boateng led the fight against racism during his days as an AC Milan player, when he led his teammates to walk off the field during a pre-season friendly when he became the target for racists slurs.
A few months later, Kevin spoke at the United Nations about his exemplary actions, while he recently called on more to be done to identify and punish the minority who still make racist chants.
The 30-year-old, who is currently on the books of Eintracht Frankfurt, has been active in the field and "sent out a signal fighting racism which extends beyond football," according to the jury who voted him as the winner of WDR radio's 1Live Krone.
"To be given this award means that people are taking note and that there are still a lot of people who care about this issue," said Boateng, "That's really pleasing and I'm delighted to be getting through to more and more people and, with them, we are continuing the fight against racism."
Boateng led the fight against racism during his days as an AC Milan player, when he led his teammates to walk off the field during a pre-season friendly when he became the target for racists slurs.
A few months later, Kevin spoke at the United Nations about his exemplary actions, while he recently called on more to be done to identify and punish the minority who still make racist chants.
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