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Brazil National Team Subject to Racist Abuse During Friendly vs. Tunisia in Paris

The Brazilian men's national soccer team was subject to racist abuse during Tuesday's friendly match against Tunisia in Paris at the Parc des Princes.

While Brazilian players were celebrating a goal by Richarlison, who is Black, in a 5-1 win over Tunisia, a banana was thrown their way from the crowd, according to ESPN. Stadium security was unable to identify the person that threw the banana.

A water bottle and another object were also thrown toward the players, per ESPN.

Richarlison's goal gave Brazil a 2-1 lead in the 19th minute.

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