From The Telegraph (UK)
The British actor, who is of Pakistani heritage, claimed he was silenced while singing patriotic chants after being racially abused during England’s game against Uruguay.
by Miranda Prynne
British actor and musician Riz Ahmed suffered racist abuse from fellow England fans while supporting the team in Brazil which left him feeling unable to continue his patriotic chants.
The Relunctant Fundamentalist star was singing in support of Roy Hodgson’s team during their game against Uruguay at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo on Thursday night when he was verbally attacked.
Mr Ahmed, who is of Pakistani heritage, tweeted: “I was at São Paulo stadium, edge of seat, singing Eng-er-land. Half time I get racist abuse from England fan. 2nd half, I just can’t sing it.”
Just days before the performer, who has appeared in a string of films including Four Lions and Ill Manors, as well as a rapping as Riz MC, had expressed his joy at the apparent lack of racist attitudes in Brazil.
He wrote: “Best thing about Brazil? Yours truly brown dude with beard can shout ingil-TERRA without causing security alerts.”
