First of all, times have changed, so the question arises: does joking have a place in today's football?
Football is exciting
From a very early age, parents usually teach their children to support a football team.
Intentionally or even by seeing their father watch the games, children end up being guided towards some passion.
At first, because of this passion, jokes with opposing fans began, who were already playing with other children.
Who has never joked with a friend about a victory of their favorite team? Whatsapp has made joking around easier.
The controversy between Internacional and Grêmio
A few days ago we witnessed a highly competitive game in Brazilian football, the Grenal derby, which ended in chaos.
Grêmio, which is in the relegation zone, lost to its rival.
And when they saw coffins with Grêmio colors in the hands of opposing athletes, the confusion began.
The detail is that in Grêmio's victories in past games, Grêmio players mocked Internacional.
Some questions are necessary
Does joking have a place in today's football?
Can players also participate in these games or is that just for fans?
Does this behavior encourage violence in the stands?
Joking is football's heritage
In the past we had players who were very good at the art of playing with opponents, Vampeta and Souza were beasts at it.
We had Edmundo dancing in front of the opponent, we had Paulo Nunes wearing a mask, playing the guitar imitating a pig.
All of this is part of football, one day you joke around, the next day someone jokes around and makes fun of you, that's the life of a fan.
The teasing cannot end.
Can players take part in the banter?
Now, we had this situation where it ended in expulsions and confusion, but in the case of maturity, I don't see a problem.
The athlete may jeopardize his career, in case of a possible future transfer, but for entertainment, the joke is part of it.
As long as it is done with due respect and without violence. As it was in the days of Viola, Paulo Nunes, Vampeta, Souza and company.
Does this behavior encourage violence in the stands?
What encourages violence is Cortez's behavior, going after Patrick, in the game between Internacional and Grêmio.
Athletes are opinion makers, when they act with maturity they teach fans to act in the same way.
Finally, common sense is needed so that no one tries to put an end to football games and so that due respect is not lost.
But joking has a place in today's football, and it will have a place in football at all times.
What is your opinion?
