Brazil condemn racist abuse of Richarlison during thrashing of Tunisia in Paris

Brazil forward had a banana and other objects thrown at him after scoring during 5-1 victory at Parc des Princes

Brazil's forward Richarlison (R) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the friendly football match between Brazil and Tunisia at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 27, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Tunisia defender Montassar Talbi, second left, challenges Brazil forward Richarlison for a header. AFP

Tunisia's Ghaylen Chaaleli, right, duels for the ball with Brazil's Richarlison. AP Photo

Brazil forward Richarlison shoots at goal. AFP

Brazil forward Richarlison and Tunisia midfielder Ghailene Chaalali fight for the ball. AFP

The Brazilian football association condemned the racist abuse aimed at Richarlison, who also had objects including a banana hurled at him from the crowd following his goal celebration. AFP

Richarlison of Brazil scores their second goal. Getty Images

Raphinha of Brazil in action against Tunisia. The game at Parc des Princes was briefly halted as stadium officials asked fans to refrain from pointing lasers at Brazil players. Getty Images

Brazil's Raphinha, right, kicks the ball next to Tunisia's Mortadha Ben Ouanes. AP Photo

Brazil forward Raphinha celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal against Tunisia. AFP

Raphinha, right, of Brazil celebrates with teammate Lucas Paqueta. EPA

Brazil forward Neymar, centre, celebrates with his teammates Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha after scoring his team's third goal. AFP

Ghaylene Chaalali of Tunisia tackles Neymar of Brazil. Getty Images

Neymar of Brazil celebrates after scoring against Tunisia. Getty Images

Brazil's Neymar reacts as a laser is shone onto his face. Reuters

Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates scoring his team's third goal. Neymar is now only two behind Pele's national goals record of 77. AFP

Brazil forward Pedro celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal against Tunisia. AFP

Brazil forward Pedro celebrates. AFP

Brazil have condemned the racist abuse of Richarlison after the forward had a banana and other objects thrown at him in their 5-1 friendly win over Tunisia on Tuesday.

The game at the Parc des Princes in Paris was also briefly paused in the first half as the crowd were twice implored not to point laser pens at Brazil players.

"Unfortunately ... a banana was thrown on the pitch towards Richarlison, scorer of the second Brazilian goal," the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) said on Twitter.

"The CBF reinforces its position to combat racism and repudiates any prejudiced act."

Brazil had posed with an anti-racism banner prior to kick off.

The team lined up with a message that read: "Without our black players, we wouldn't have stars on our shirts."

The Selecao produced a dominant first-half display in their final outing before travelling to Qatar for the World Cup, with Raphinha netting twice and Neymar moving to within two of Pele's national record.

Richarlison also found the net, while Pedro scored as a second-half substitute before responding to more boos and missiles from the crowd by bowing in front of them in celebration.

"Unfortunately it seems that we can't change people's mentality.

"I hope they will realise that this doesn't work, it's the past, we have to change. Unfortunately, people continue with this mentality."

Tite's Brazil will head into their World Cup Group G opener against Serbia on November 24 on a 15-match unbeaten run, dating back to their Copa America final loss to Argentina last year.

The scene for a bad-tempered match was set when the vast numbers of Tunisia fans jeered the Brazilian national anthem before kick off.

"I was puzzled, I was saying 'No, it's a lack of respect'. Football is a sport that promotes inclusion," said Tite.

Brazil took the lead in the 12th minute, though, as Casemiro clipped the ball over the top and Barcelona winger Raphinha directed a wonderful looping header over Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen and into the net.

Jalel Kadri's men hit back six minutes later.

Defender Montassar Talbi met Anis Slimane's outswinging free-kick to send a powerful header into the bottom corner past 'keeper Alisson.

Incredibly, Brazil were back ahead just seconds after that setback, as Raphinha sent Richarlison in behind to drill a strike through the legs of Dahmen to score his third goal in two games after a double against Ghana.

The Tottenham forward celebrated in front of the Tunisian supporters, who responded by throwing a banana and plastic cups in his direction.

Fred kicked the banana off the pitch, before extra security guards took up residence on the side of the field.

Casemiro was hauled down in the box and Neymar stepped up to roll home his 75th international goal from the penalty spot, despite having lasers pointed at his face.

Brazil continued to cut through the visitors' defence with ease and Raphinha scored again in the 40th minute by firing in off the post from the edge of the box.

Things went from bad to worse for Tunisia before half time as Dylan Bronn brought down Neymar and was harshly sent off after a brief melee between the two teams.

Tunisia were much improved after the break but Brazil still scored again with 16 minutes remaining through Flamengo forward Pedro's maiden goal for his country.

Earlier on Tuesday, World Cup hosts Qatar survived a late penalty miss by Alexis Sanchez to hold Chile to a 2-2 draw in Vienna.

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