Brazil icon Roberto Carlos decided to abandon the match of his Russian side Anzhi against Krylya Sovietov in protest of a fan who threw a banana just in front of him. The 38-year-old was dismayed after the racist gesture from the home fans, who were obviously frustrated by their side's 3-0 trailing. “Such occurrences are outrageous and one cannot be indifferent about them,” Roberto Carlos told NTV+. “Of course, I immediately told Roberto Carlos that such rascals amount to only 10 per cent of people in the stands and the remaining 90 per cent are on his side.” Kyryla issued a statement on their website apologizing for the legendary full-back, who was carried by his teammates after the Russian Premier League game. “We are as indignant as [Roberto Carlos], as Anzhi's players and fans, and all reasonable people who despise such manifestations of racism,” read the statement. “The management of Krylya Sovetov promises to make every effort to find and punish the rascal who insulted this renowned and respected footballer, who is revered all over the world, including in our city.” The incident
