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Eric Abidal Accuses Daniele De Rossi Of Racism
Lyon and France wing-back Abidal has claimed that De Rossi racially abused him during OL’s Champions League last 16 first leg goaless draw at the Olímpico.
"After a standard tackle that you see in just about every match, De Rossi insulted Abidal," the player's rep David Venditelli told Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport.
"He made a lame attempt at reconciliation in the dressing room, De Rossi's apology was a simple 'hello'. I must say that this incident has discouraged him from moving to Italy", underlined the agent who’s been in talks with the Roma management.
De Rossi has shown himself to have a short fuse before, sent off and banned for three international games after elbowing USA forward Brian McBride during the 0-0 group stage draw with Italy in the World Cup.
Abidal now prefers a move to the Premiership or La Liga as his current contract expires in 2009, and a summer move is likely as OL don’t want to see him leave for free.
"A few clubs were interested in him, including Roma," added Venditelli. "But he doesn't want to come to Italy as he feels football there is racist. He’d prefer Spain or England.
"As to where he’ll be playing in future, Barcelona would be his preferred destination, then Arsenal and Liverpool who are also following him closely, but we’re still open to offers", concluded the agent.
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Lyon and France wing-back Abidal has claimed that De Rossi racially abused him during OL’s Champions League last 16 first leg goaless draw at the Olímpico.
"After a standard tackle that you see in just about every match, De Rossi insulted Abidal," the player's rep David Venditelli told Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport.
"He made a lame attempt at reconciliation in the dressing room, De Rossi's apology was a simple 'hello'. I must say that this incident has discouraged him from moving to Italy", underlined the agent who’s been in talks with the Roma management.
De Rossi has shown himself to have a short fuse before, sent off and banned for three international games after elbowing USA forward Brian McBride during the 0-0 group stage draw with Italy in the World Cup.
Abidal now prefers a move to the Premiership or La Liga as his current contract expires in 2009, and a summer move is likely as OL don’t want to see him leave for free.
"A few clubs were interested in him, including Roma," added Venditelli. "But he doesn't want to come to Italy as he feels football there is racist. He’d prefer Spain or England.
"As to where he’ll be playing in future, Barcelona would be his preferred destination, then Arsenal and Liverpool who are also following him closely, but we’re still open to offers", concluded the agent.
goal.com
