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However, some took offense at Leifert's commentary, interpreting it as a white man trying to advise a Black man on how to navigate a racially charged environment. Leifert lamented that the essence of his statement was distorted into a narrative that mischaracterized his intentions and created an unnecessary racial dialogue. He pointed out that football is predominantly played by Black athletes, and the preference should be to treat all players as equals without being shackled by racial labels.