SOFIA (Reuters) - Brazilian midfielder Fernando Silva claims he was the victim of repeated racial abuse from opponents while playing for Bulgarian club Slavia Sofia this season, local media reported on Wednesday.
"I'm trying not to pay attention, I know my skin is dark but that doesn't mean I'm different. It (racist abuse) happens every week," the 22-year-old was quoted as saying.
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