Last night, Jozy Altidore played a key role for Toronto FC's victory against Tigres in the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals. The American striker may not have added his hame to the scoresheet, but he dominated the opponents' defenders with his physical prowess and opened up gaps that led to Toronto's goals.
Nevertheless, his evening didn't end as he would have expected, as he had to dribble past another rival: racism. One of Tigres' fans, who uses the username "hernan_bunbury", sent a private message to Altidore filled with racial insults. A shameful behaviour that helped the American show just how classy a player can be on and off the pitch.
We'll begin with the translation of the original message. (Warning: some viewers may be sensitive to some of these remarks)
"hernan_bunbury": "I hope you pick up a career-ending injury, fu***ng ni**er. You can go and f**k your mother, piece of sh*t monkey. You're a fu***ng girl playing football, and that b**ch of a mother of yours should have never given birth to you out of her purple c*nt."
Altidore's reply: "Thanks for your support and your kind words, my friend. I just wish you and your family all the best. Cheers"
Gracias por su apoyo y estos gran palabras amigo. Solo quiero lo mejor por ti y tu familia. Saludos. pic.twitter.com/HEMsMrsTUC
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) March 14, 2018
Toronto will now play the winner of the quarter final clash between América from Mexico and Panama's Tauro FC. Tigres' fans will be able to watch that game with our detailed TV and online listings. Let's see if Las Águilas' supporters can show a better behavior than the one displayed by this "fan".
