Tonton said:As much as I agree with your post, I also believe that public opinion (fans, even officials) has become increasingly negative towards muslims after all the terrorist attacks et caetera. In addition to the die hard racists, of course. Whether it swayed decisions is debatable, but one may wonder.
Nacer's actions are one thing. He's no angel. The bad boy image is hurting him. He's a whiner. Having said that, many on the forum (me included) can't help liking the character, the caricature of Nacer. Personnally, he cracks me up. If he won more, people would like him more, as well. Fans put up with Mc Enroe or Tomba because they were lunatics...who won.
Good post.