Hello!

What a flying start for England in the World Cup 2022 in Qatar! Total jubilation in defeating Iran 6 – 2 in their first game!

The black players that contributed to the win are the toast of the town. Well done chaps! The question is how long will the accolades last?

Yes! I can hear the moaners and groaners – why does she have to bring race into it? Why can’t she just leave it alone? Well, when the goals were scored it was like someone getting a shot of something which gives a feeling of total euphoria and everything else pales into oblivion. Then all of a sudden down the road if things go wrong, the feeling wears off, aggression rises, and the easiest target gets it – like the missed penalties in Euro 2020.

Happy to see that the black players who endured that torturous time of not only the missed penalties, but the aftermath of the infamous racial abuse on social media, and have risen above that mess to do their talking…

…and it is said racism does not exist in Brit?

You know, the behaviour back then by some of the England fans over the black players missed penalties is no different to the attitude of the former slave owners who were, in many cases, quick to physically whip the black slaves who were not productive in the field, dared to be insolent, or raised a rebellion against their white slave owners. You see, the black slaves were the ‘producers’ of profit for their owner, and lack of production would no doubt have had a detrimental effect on the bottom line. You may argue, but white players are on the field too and take penalties, and miss sometimes. May I remind you, anger may arise there too, but I have yet to hear a white England player(s) in such a situation being described in descriptive racial terms, or verbally abused in such an offensive manner that it makes headline news and public outcry. On the contrary, sympathy for the player is an understatement, and he is encouraged to keep his chin up.

The hypocritical crap needs to be given a rest. We blacks are easy targets, and WE KNOW IT. We must NEVER DO ANYTHING WRONG to put an England, or Great Britain Team in a negative position. NO excuses are acceptable, and that’s that!

It is my personal view ( of which will no doubt be an affront to many), that no black sports person should play for the England National Team representing any sport whatsoever. The Cross of St George, which is at the heart of the Flag of England, and may I add, is the patron saint of England and the English, has absolutely nothing to do with black folk regardless of the fact that the black person was born and raised in England, or was born in another country and is a British Citizen. However, I will thinly compromise with black sports men and women representing Great Britain in sport such as The Olympics as it was the Union Jack that flew over the country or island of our slave ancestors, of our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents during Crown Colony, as well they being subjects of The Crown. So in honour of them, let it be.

The past has proven that there is ALWAYS a backlash for the black football player, athlete, cricketer or other participatory sport when representing England or Great Britain, especially when they do not come up trumps. I am not suggesting that black players or black sport persons in general should forego their talents, as they are entitled to choose which country they wish to play or compete for. What I am saying, is one should be aware of what the meaning of the flag is they are playing under when it is not of their own country, or country of descent. It is clear to me no one has seen it fit to explain the implications of playing under The Flag of England if the player is not white. It is bad enough black players being verbally abused by foreign fans in an international football competition. So when the home country fans choose to do the same to some of its own National Team players all because they are BLESSED with a black melanin, which qualifies them as an easy target, it causes me to think there is is another issue here.

Now we hear, and have read in the media, that black football players who have chosen to play for France have been subjected to severe racial online abuse because France (another colonial minded European country) lost to Argentina in the final of the World Cup 2022 due to missed penalties! It is claimed, according to a media report, that the abuse came from the Argentinian fans. Where the blame lies is irrelevant.

My word, this is catching on!

I am far from upset on the issue, but rather amused, because European countries that have been built on colonisation, slavery, immigration, and did not have a multicultural society before the ‘foreign colour invasion’ reared its head, cannot help its deep seated intrinsic racist behaviour, and is at its worst when a black player (s), unfortunately, misses a penalty or whatever else to deny that country glory. That exact same attitude applies to anything else we do wrong whether it be unintentional, or by unfortunate error. The black slave was exempt from understanding and sympathy. The same applies to black folk living in white led countries in 2022 and counting…

Oh, before the reader starts on me with this – yes, if a team from a black led country loses out for one reason or another, including missed penalties, there is upset, accusations and whatever. However, a barrage of racial abuse, and derogatory comments is frowned upon as it makes no sense. The citizens of that country and its National Team Players are all in it together.

Out of curiosity it would be interesting to see what would happen if a white player (especially of English heritage) born in a black led country and decides to represent it, but, unfortunately, misses a penalty at a crucial stage of a competition…

Maybe a sequel to the book ‘Noughts and Crosses’ featuring the sport of football could be considered to highlight such a scenario…

Just me folks thinking aloud!!!

My encouragement to ALL black players who find themselves a part of an England National Team, or Great Britain Team – be cognisant of the implications. Focus on being the VERY BEST YOU CAN BE, while shutting out ALL the negatives, but using them to YOUR advantage.

FORWARD!

Be good.

Blessings and peace.

Louicia