Moussa Marega storms off pitch after racial abuse vs Vitoria; Iker Casillas lends support

Racism once again reared its ugly head, this time making an appearance in Portugal. Porto striker Moussa Marega was latest victim of racial abuse during Vitoria vs Porto match-up in  Portuguese Primeira Liga this past weekend. Moussa Marega was allegedly subjected to racist chants, which led to Porto striker storming off pitch.

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Vitoria vs Porto: Moussa Marega walks off pitch after racial abuse

Amidst recent charge to eradicate racism from world of football, ugly and unwarranted face of racism was once again on show at D. Afonso Henriques Stadium this past weekend. Porto's Malian striker Moussa Marega was victim this time. In second half of game against Vitoria, Moussa Marega was subjected to vile abuse from crowd. Incensed at racial abuse, Porto striker decided to storm off pitch in protest. 

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Surprisingly, a number of his Porto teammates furiously begged him to stay after racial abuse. Moussa Marega, however, had already made up his mind and walked off pitch in protest. On his way out, Moussa Marega stopped near fans who directed racial abuse at him and proceeded to flip m off, before firing a few choice words at crowd. 

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Moussa Marega walks off pitch after yellow card

Interestingly, Moussa Marega was man who fired in Porto's second goal of night; a goal which would go on to decide game. Marega scored winner on hour mark and proceeded to celebrate by showing his skin to fans who racially abused striker. referee n chose to show a yellow card to Moussa Marega. This n prompted Porto striker to leave pitch giving Porto manr Sergio Conceicao option but to haul him off in 72nd minute. 

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Moussa Marega walks off pitch; Iker Casillas lends support

Real Madrid legend and Porto FC goalkeeper Iker Casillas was among greats to have thrown ir weight behind Moussa Marega. Spanish great took to Twitter to voice his support for Malinese striker.