The supporters of FC U Craiova claim they were ‘defending Romanian national integrity’ with their chants.

Schiffer also stressed that FIFA—and rightly so—takes action against homophobic slurs and acts, just as it does not allow players to be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. ‘Considering that, why on earth demonstrate?

The violent persecution of minorities and various disenfranchised groups should be challenged at international fora and on the level of public diplomacy, and not in the football field with embarrassing stunts.

Much of Hungary’s current pride and interest in football dates back to this period and to the successes of the Golden Team.