Howard Prosser

The racist explosion in this morning's Champions League is one of the key political moments of the year. The sideline conversation between players, officials, and managers captures a tide turning in the calling out of racism within a sport that has been trying to fight it for more that 30 years. Solidarity between both sides in walking off, and suspending the match, shows a position of power among players with global following - like Neymar Jr - and a reality check for sporting bodies around the world, including Australia, where vilification of Adam Goodes, among others, if tolerated by players and fans alike.