World Cup and racism

The New York Times had an article yesterday on racism in professional soccer - a topic Bryant Gumble tackled back in January on "Real Sports." USAToday also has a piece (reprinted here in the Indy Star).  Although these pieces (or the headlines) allude that this is a new problem - I think it's an old problem that is finally getting the attention of the media  - thanks in part to some players who are speaking out about what is happening to them on and off the field.