Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: ‘Mourinho has black players at Benfica. How the hell must they feel?’

March 8, 2026

TL;DR

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink highlights the persistent cycle of racism in football, from his playing days to the present.
Recent incidents involving Vinícius Júnior and Premier League players have brought football's racism problem back into focus.
Hasselbaink recounts his own experiences with racist abuse, including being spat on during his time at Atlético Madrid.
He expresses frustration with the difficulty of proving racist incidents, citing the case of Gianluca Prestianni.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has suggested sending off players who cover their mouths during confrontations.
Hasselbaink criticizes José Mourinho's comments on Vinícius Júnior's celebrations, calling him a hypocrite.
There has been a significant increase in reported online abuse, with several players targeted recently.
Hasselbaink advocates for lifetime bans for fans and longer bans for players found guilty of racist abuse.
He is involved with the Football Safety App, a platform for reporting abuse in football.
Hasselbaink believes that those in power are not acting decisively enough to resolve the issue.

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