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The anthems have already been heard, Switzerland and Belgium are really ready to start the main game at the Thun Stockhorn Arena. But then it comes down to the great action of dropping to your knees on artificial turf.
Our team of women with stars Ramona Bachmann, Lia Wälti, Alisha Lehmann and company kneel together. It is a common gesture against racism and discrimination.
The idea of the silent protest before the important match arose among the Swiss players themselves. Also, all the opposing Belgian players and the trio of referees display the symbol against racism. An SFV spokesperson to VIEW: “The association and Uefa have supported the idea and the Belgians have shown solidarity.”
Belgium also participates in the protest
The campaign only lasts for a short time, after which the ball rolls. SFV writes on social media: “Before the start in Thun, our national players together with the Belgians put up a signal: racism, hatred and discrimination have no place in our world!”
Nati’s captain and Arsenal star Wälti wrote after the 2-1 victory and the storm back to the top of the table on Instagram: “No to racism and discrimination in any form!” (No to racism and discrimination in any form)
The entire national team is making a political statement, reminiscent of the men’s team’s “Enough, Chirac” protest in 1995. At the time, however, the action caused much more uproar because the banner started by the current sports director of St. Gallen, Alain Sutter surprising and not discussed with the association. This time was different.
