Nicolas Batum calls fan racist comments

France 103-95 Win in Slovenia At the Eurobasket, 2025 was overshadowed by the ugly incident from the Court, because the French guardian Silvain Francisco became the meta racist abuse on social media. Nicolas BatumOne of the most respected votes in France basketball, He quickly came to his defense and called fans to cross a line that has no place in sports.

A controversy broke out in the last seconds when Francisco, after shaking Luka DoncicHand, drove to an objube for an indispensable setting French wins margin extended from nine to 11 points. Since the point differential issues in Eurobasket, the play had a strategic value. However, many Slovenian fans were considered unwelcome and flooded social media with Vitriola, including racial services.

“Some are sick even if you don’t agree with a basketball game,” Batum wrote on X. “Racism and hate never acceptable at all. After Dennis Schroder Earlier, this now. The main props in Silvain, a great game, brother. Continue to sparkle and make us pride. “

The French basketball federation also issued a statement that condemned what she described as a “unbearable” behavior that goes against the value of sports. Francisco himself uttered, pointing out that fans can criticize their actions in court, racism is far above eligible criticism.

This is not the first incident that occurs during Eurobasket 2025

This was another such incident in the tournament after German Dennis Schroder faced racist tauts in the victory in Lithuania. The organizers later banned the fan that participated in that case. But the Comments Batuma emphasized a growing frustration among players who feel that these situations do not deal strong enough.

Eurobasket has long been known for passionate crowds and heated rival. However, the spirit of the tournament competition was disturbed by repetitive works of racism. With group gaming intensifying, players and federations equally call management organs to behave quickly and ensure that offenders face consequences.

Francisco, who scored 32 points against Slovenia, said he regretted misunderstanding with Doncic. But he will not silence about the racial abuse that followed. For Batum and the French Federation, the message remains clear. The criticism of the decision of the basketball is fair game. But the hatred focused on the player race has no place in Eurobasket or anywhere else.