#Justicia Para Topo: The Shirt Heard 'Round the World

Robert Lewandoski celebrating a spectacular goal during
Bayern's 6-1 victory over Porto

When FC Bayern Munich lost to FC Porto 3-1 in the first game at FC Porto, it looked like all hope was lost. However, Bayern had one of the greatest aggregate bouncebacks of all time. In the quarterfinal game at Allianz, the German league champs thrashed FC Porto 6-1, including five goals in the first half. This is an incredible feat, and games like this are far and few between. However, the real news was about the coach of Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola. Pep was charged by the UEFA for "an incident of non sporting nature." The reason? He was wearing a shirt with the words, translated, justice for Topo. "Topo" was an Argentine reporter who died in a car crash in Brazil during the world cup. The investigation, according to the family, has been "sluggish."

Pep Guardiola at the post-match interview

In my opinion, the UEFA decision is despicable. The UEFA constitution of sorts bans the use of "sporting events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature." While this may help with some rulings, such as dealing with anti-Semetic or racist participants, Pep is trying to do a good thing. By having this rule in place, the UEFA is essentially shooting down activists in the soccer world. If they hold this ruling, they are shooting down a potential activism campaign. The UEFA should allow Pep and any others in the future to campaign or show support for good causes, for the sake of soccer.

Original Article:
http://www.espnfc.us/uefa-champions-league/story/2412896/uefa-charges-bayern-coach-pep-guardiola-t-shirt