Daniel Bravo caused controversy with a remark on Wednesday, but was immediately forgiven by the Ligue 1 striker
French pundit Daniel Bravo caused plenty of controversy for a racist comment during Strasbourg's win over Reims.
Bravo, a former Paris Saint-Germain player, was commentating on the match for beIN Sports as Strasbourg went on to win 4-0.
Following a goal from Strasbourg forward Nuno da Costa, Bravo said that the effort was "not bad for a black guy".
The comment caused immediate controversy in France with beIN rapidly issuing an apology for the remark.
"beIN SPORTS and its consultant apologise for the remarks made during the Strasbourg - Reims match, which can be considered shocking and are counter to the values advocated by the channel and its editorial staff," the statement said.
"beIN SPORTS recalls that it fights against all forms of discrimination, in particular racism, and promotes diversity, equality and respect through all its broadcasts."
Bravo also was quick to make amends, as he met with Da Costa after the match.
Da Costa immediately issued a statement offering forgiveness to the pundit, as he took to Twitter to defend what he saw as a one-time mistake.
RichardSondashi
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May God Almighty forgive the commentator.... We were all created in God's image. We all have the same potential, nothing like black or white.
Paodilmnos
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this rscism will stop one day because we're going to stand up nd fight together
wiuklostz
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It wasn't a mistake, Daniel Bravo is unmistakably a Racist!! And the world of football should recognise him as such. How can anyone mistake what he said, in the manner he did, for being a mistake. He knew very well what he was saying. SCUM!!
Zere8
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everything related to black is racism? do black people really that fragile and sensitive? im not a racist but why cant we describe black people as black guy? this description didnt mean anything at all it is just like i call my fat friend a fatty or a short guy a shorty..it maybe not nice to hear, but it is just a description..or a category..and we give a description to everything, not just black.. imagine if you were robbed and police ask you to describe the robber..if he was a black then you cant say he is black otherwise you will be seen as racist..sorry i dont know what to say about this racism anymore, you guys are just too sensitive
Pumacdlpsu
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I don't get down on this type of mistakes never , he is a racist