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Original Title: Hasselbaink on facing racism: “I was the only one they spat at, and I was actually the only black player on the team. No one helped me. It makes you feel useless. It makes you feel like shit. Everyone moved on. It wasn’t really talked about. People saw it. What can you do when you’re on your own?”
The former striker talks about what happened with Vinicius and Prestianni: “We all think he said something, because why else would he cover his mouth? But we can’t prove it. He must have said something controversial, otherwise why would he cover his mouth? You’re not going to cover your mouth and say, ‘Vinicius, you’re a magnificent player, absolutely brilliant, can I have your shirt?’”
The former player calls for tougher penalties for both fans and players: “I think it’s time to ban fans for life if they chant or make gestures in stadiums or post racist insults. Clubs should not pay players while they are under investigation for this. It’s very easy to take a stand on this. UEFA has fined clubs in some cases with minimal amounts. But it’s shameful.”