Marcus Millo/iStock(NEW YORK) — Professional soccer players in Holland are expected to take a stand against racism this weekend.
They are planning to stand still during the first minute of their matches this weekend in response to racist chants from fans.
The initiative began Friday with players from the two top leagues in the country, Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie, when they stood on the field for 60 seconds as the message “Geef Racisme de Rode Kaart” — or, “Racism? Then we don’t play football!” — was displayed around the perimeter.
The message was also written on red and white signs, held by
