Thursday, November 03, 2005

Momo wants action to be taken over racist abuse

Momo Sissoko wants Nenad Jestrovic to be severely punished after he was racially abused. Jestrovic received a red card from Kim Milten Nielsen but further action is expected to be taken by Uefa:

"I know what I heard."
"This type of behaviour deserves a serious punishment by Uefa because it sets a bad example for the whole world and must be settled rapidly. If Uefa calls me to give evidence I will tell the truth. I do not understand Jestrovic's attitude. It was the first time we came up against each other in the match and he seriously insulted me without provocation. "
It was the first time he had received such abuse from a fellow player, he added. "When I was with Valencia I received screams from rival supporters but this is the first time from a player."

Personally I'm astounded that a player had the audacity to racially abuse another player in this day and age especially when football is doing what it can to get racism out of the game. Momo did extremely well to keep his cool and the ref must be applauded for issuing an immediate red card.

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