Rade Bogdanovic Apologises After Racist World Cup Broadcast Comments

23 Jun 2026

Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic has apologised after making racist comments about black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television. The remarks prompted criticism and forced a public response. The incident has renewed attention on racism in football media as well as on the responsibility of broadcasters. Apologies are only a first step when comments on major platforms cause real harm.