Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo said it was hard to believe that episodes of racism still happen in soccer stadiums after AC Millan walked out of a friendly game in Italy last week because of offensive chants by the home fans.
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However, the Portuguese forward was non-committal over Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng's decision to walk off the pitch over racist insults during the match against lower tier Pro Patria saying it was a 'personal decision'.
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'' I think this cannot happen at this moment in football because FIFA UEFA speak about fair play and against racism, it's incredible, it cannot exist '', Ronaldo told a news conference before the FIFA Ballon D'or Award on Monday.
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'' It's just a footbal match, and people should not find this kind of thing in the stadium ''.
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'' We should live in peace, all of us '', he added.
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Referring to Ghananian Boateng and whether he would support a walkoff in the future, Ronaldo said '' It's a very personal decision, it's his opinion ''.
Boateng did the right thing as far as i'm concerned. Racism shouldn't be encouraged