Blackburn star makes up bizarre excuse for bad behaviour
Blackburn’s El Hadji Diouf gave the world yet another example of his sparkling personality at the weekend, when he was overheard by home fans at Goodison Park shouting “F**k off white boy” at an errant ball-boy.
Keen to stress that he would never impart offensive comments at a stranger, the Senegalese star has vehemently denied the incident:
“I didn’t even speak to him. I just told the assistant ref that the ball-boy should respect the players.
“For a kid to say things like that is unacceptable.
Italy manager glad to see the back of ‘foreigner’ Kaka
Marcello Lippi is quite a character. The Italy coach - pictured shirt lifting with Gennaro Gattuso - once claimed there are no gay footballers, and can now add a string of xenophobia to his thoroughly illiberal bow.
When Sky Italia asked about Kaka’s world record move to Real Madrid, the 61-year-old didn’t exactly lament Serie A’s loss:
The more foreigners that leave Italy, the better it is for Italian Calcio.
Granted, Lippi would have a greater selection for his national side if Serie A was devoid of any foreign talent, but of course, it would also make for a much weaker league, with far less revenue-generating potential.
If Lippi was coaching in England, someone would have thrown an egg at him in the street by now.
In an effort to endear himself to Tottenham fans, Sol Campbell has stated that he believes football authorities should deduct points from clubs whose fans are found guilty of indecent or racist chanting.
In an interview with The Guardian, the Pompey captain said:
“I think that they [the game’s authorities] are going to have to do more. My situation is a small part. But also, you have the racial abuse in the rest of Europe. The only way you can stop it from happening is by taking points from clubs. Then it would definitely stop. If it’s just way over the top and you start taking points … [with] those three points, you can lose the championship or you can be going down. That’s the only way you can stop fans’ abuse on that type of level.
“Football seems to think it can keep on going without getting checked. In most other sports on this level, it doesn’t happen. You’re not going to get that in tennis, rugby, cricket or athletics. It’s just not accepted.”
Of course, racism in any form should not be tolerated in the game, and such harsh measures would surely give the motivation to eradicate inappropriate fan behaviour. But on the other hand, should a team suffer for the ignorance of a minority of fans? Let us know your thoughts below…
Yes, that’s Sergio Ramos in blackface and a turban
Much like Harry Redknapp asking for money or Cristiano Ronaldo paying a woman after intercourse, casual racism is something that comes naturally to the Spanish. Remember the hilarious joke that welcomed Lewis Hamilton and his “Familly” to the Spanish GP?. How about when the Spanish basketball team and posed for “slit-eye” gesture snap shots prior to the Olympics, and defended it as “appropriate”?
Unfortunately, our European friends have been at it again this Christmas. The Spanish traditionally celebrate los Reyes Magos de Oriente, whereby the three biblical kings visit the houses of children and dish out gifts, like an ethnic triumvirate of Father Christmases.
As part of their continuing quest to maintain ambivalence towards overt racism in society, Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos was invited to take part in the most recent Reyes Magos Eve procession, where he donned blackface, a turban and a pimp ring. Oh dear.
Check out another heartwarming picture after the jump…
Oxford Utd lad spreads hatred via social networking site
In the summer we brought you news of the Crystal Palace youngster who revealed an impending transfer to Fulham on his facebook feed (unsurprisingly, it fell through), and now another footballer has been misusing the popular website.
Oxford Utd midfielder Sam Deering broke his leg during a Boxing Day tie, and decided it would be best to make his friends aware of his hosiptal recovery through the intertubes. Deering changed his Facebook status to “Sam is not very amused in this hospital bed, so bored!” A concerned friend then joked: “Hope you have got some sexy nurses looking after you.” The 21-year-old winger then casually replied: “Nah, there [sic] f***ing pakis LOL.”
Over 1,000 Facebook users were able to see his comment. Idiot.
Back in May, Manchester Utd striker Carlos Tevez told the world he would like to play in Spain, and last month the Spanish rags claimed the Argentinean has already agreed to play for Los Blancos in 2009/10.
After scoring three goals at Blackburn last week, however, the Manchester Utd star gave his strongest indication yet of a move to Spain, by mimicking the nation’s favourite gesture of racism.
If he starts to bad mouth Lewis Hamilton, we’ll know he is off for sure.
Newcastle star still failing to learn from his mistakes
Less than two weeks ago, dangerous criminal Joey Barton had the audacity to tell the world that he wanted to become a role model for those who have also sunk to his depths. To his credit, he hasn’t beaten any colleagues or defenseless teenagers unconscious since making the statement, but he has riled up Sunderland fans with some unnecessary badge kissing, and embroiled himself in a racism complaint.
Should Aston Villa’s legal advisors find that Barton made racist gestures towards Gabriel Agbonlahor on Monday (A lip reading expert claims he shouted “F*ck your big lips” after slapping him in the face), then the FA and Newcastle must act. It is clear that Barton is unable to learn his mistakes or his punishments, and a man who is so inclined to vile behaviour shouldn’t be rewarded with £63,000 a week and a dream job.
Do you agree, or should we give the misunderstood lad his 456th second chance? Let us know with a comment below.
Ahead of tonight’s match at Vicente Calderón Stadium, Danish referee Claus Bo Larsen has been encouraged by UEFA to call the game to a halt if the racist abuse that blighted Atletico Madrid’s last European home game against Marseilles reoccurs.
This morning on talkSPORT, fellow Dane Peter Schmeichel hinted that Larsen is the type of rule-abiding official who would have the nerve to call off proceedings if the fans misbehave. However, a little research on the table tennis-loving customs clearance ref suggests he is happy to steer clear of controversy and the spotlight: in the last ten years he has issued just 99 yellow cards and has failed to pull out a single red.
Also, it’s not quite clear what would happen if the game is called off - would Liverpool be awarded automatic victory? If so, the temptation
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