Barcelona dismiss claim Messi called Drenthe 'negro'

[tototoner]

so Suarez gets an 8 game ban for this in England yet in Spain no further action is taken against Messi



http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18024212

Barcelona have defended Lionel Messi against accusations he directed a racial term at Royston Drenthe.
Drenthe, who is currently on loan at Everton from Real Madrid, claims Messi called him a "negro" repeatedly during his time in Spain.

Barcelona have dismissed the claims and praised Messi's character.

"The player has always shown maximum respect and sportsmanship towards his rivals, something recognised by fellow professionals," a spokesman said.

"We are sure that any accusations to the contrary are well wide of the mark."
Drenthe, 25, has spent this season, the final year of his Real Madrid contract, on loan at Goodison Park but he has been excluded from David Moyes' squad in recent weeks for disciplinary reasons.

He joined Real from Feyenoord in 2007 and spent last season on loan with Spanish side Hercules.

In an interview with Dutch magazine Helden, Drenthe says he clashed with world player of the year Messi, 24, during his time with Hercules.

He has also accused former Real team-mates Gabriel Heinze and Gonzalo Higuain of using similar language on the training ground.

"I played against [Messi] many times and we always have problems with each other," Drenthe said.

"You know what bothers me so? That tone with which he always says, 'negro, negro'. I understand that negro in South America is very common, but we cannot stand it.

"When Hercules played Barcelona, during the game I had a small altercation with him. He gave me a hand in the match and again said a few times, 'hola negro'.

"Mahamadou Diarra, my team-mate at Real, could explode if 'negro' was aimed at him. The Argentineans Gabriel Heinze and Gonzalo Higuain said it initially on the training ground, but they were stopped."

The interview with the Dutch magazine was conducted on 18 April in Holland.

When the subject turned to the forthcoming El Clasico, Frits Barend, who conducted the interview, asked who Drenthe would be supporting.

"Real Madrid," was Drenthe's reply.

The Dutchman then said he would not expect a birthday card from Messi because of a number of run-ins with the player, dating back to August 2008 when the Netherlands met Argentina met in the Olympic football tournament in Beijing.

Drenthe claimed that, after he missed a chance to win the game in the 87th minute, Messi turned to him and called him "negro" for the first time. Argentina went on to win the match in extra time, and the gold medal in the final against Nigeria.

The alleged angry exchanges between Drenthe and Messi continued in La Liga, with the Dutch international claiming the World Player of the Year repeated the phrase to him in numerous club matches.

The last time the players met, Drenthe claims Messi also refused to shake his hand at the end of the match.
On Thursday, the Spanish Primera Liga said it was not planning to take action against Messi.

 

[beats1]

Why would they investigate it would make the league look bad and its better for them not to and judging by the previous incidents I don't think they care

 

[hughy]

But Suarez is scum and Messi's basically a God. What do you expect?


Just thought, it's funny how Barca just 'dismiss' it, however Liverpool just said that it wasn't racist cos Suarez's grandma was black or summit...

 

[spursandbarca]

If Drenthe is going to make this accusation. prove it.

When Terry supposedly said things to Anton ferdinand there were many players on the pitch who heard it. When Suarez abused Evra it was proven.

Why has the no Madridista backed Drenthe up and come out in support of him in the press??????

I doubt Messi has said anything to him because would be totally out of character. hes a little Mummys boy who doesnt go out, avoids the papparazzi and would rather have a barbecue at home. Funny how Messi and Dani Alves are inspeprable and Roni was like a big brother to Leo.

 

[beats1]

If Drenthe is going to make this accusation. prove it.

When Terry supposedly said things to Anton ferdinand there were many players on the pitch who heard it. When Suarez abused Evra it was proven.

Why has the no Madridista backed Drenthe up and come out in support of him in the press??????

I doubt Messi has said anything to him because would be totally out of character. hes a little Mummys boy who doesnt go out, avoids the papparazzi and would rather have a barbecue at home. Funny how Messi and Dani Alves are inspeprable and Roni was like a big brother to Leo.

Why would he report it, when things concerning racism have been reported the victim has often vilified

I mean in Spain racism is more acceptable than this country and also if terry gets charged and gets a large ban than it show we take allegations seriously in this country

 

[spursandbarca]

Suarez 10 game ban. sanctioned right away.

John Terry shoplifter Mum, Drug dealer Dad just because was England captain at the time, and has previous(the case with jody Morris), the piss taking after 9/11. Its gets pushed until after euro 2012.

Again if Messi is alleged to have say this someone like Marcelo, Adebayor, would have come out in support of Drenthe.

 

[beats1]

Suarez 10 game ban. sanctioned right away.

John Terry shoplifter Mum, Drug dealer Dad just because was England captain at the time, and has previous(the case with jody Morris), the piss taking after 9/11. Its gets pushed until after euro 2012.

Again if Messi is alleged to have say this someone like Marcelo, Adebayor, would have come out in support of Drenthe.

I don't know if you're trying to imply John Terry got favouritism but the two cases are different as John Terry's case is being dealt by the police and not the FA and Chelsea as the courts to postpone the court date till after the season

There is also a big difference between the rest of Europe and the UK, yes racism is a problem in the UK but if you compare the marcello incident and the Terry incident, one is got investigated and the other got dismissed

 

[CaptainCat]

If Drenthe is going to make this accusation. prove it.

When Terry supposedly said things to Anton ferdinand there were many players on the pitch who heard it. When Suarez abused Evra it was proven.

Why has the no Madridista backed Drenthe up and come out in support of him in the press??????

I doubt Messi has said anything to him because would be totally out of character. hes a little Mummys boy who doesnt go out, avoids the papparazzi and would rather have a barbecue at home. Funny how Messi and Dani Alves are inspeprable and Roni was like a big brother to Leo.

So you're saying he can't have said something racist because he's got black friends?

 

[riggi]

We cant say negro?

 

[spursandbarca]

drenthe is being a attention seeking wh&&e . Notice he had discipline problems at Everton as well.

 

[Teemu]

drenthe is being a attention seeking wh&&e . Notice he had discipline problems at Everton as well.

Attention seeking white? Don't think so...

 

[DJS]

We cant say negro?

 

[DJS]

Even IF Messie did say it the Spanish don't care.

After all they have a racist in charge of their national team...

 

[RichieS]

Even IF Messie did say it the Spanish don't care.

After all they have a racist in charge of their national team...

Del Bosque, really? It was the previous manager Aragones who got in trouble for abusing Henry.

 

[hybridsoldier]

Drenthe is a very unstable person, Moyes has told him to stay away from Everton in recent weeks and he has had disciplinary problems everywhere he has been.

He reminds me of Derek Chisora...bit of a wanker really

 

[beats1]

Drenthe is a very unstable person, Moyes has told him to stay away from Everton in recent weeks and he has had disciplinary problems everywhere he has been.

He reminds me of Derek Chisora...bit of a wanker really

True but you could say the same about David Moyes he does fall out with a lot of players

 

[DJS]

Del Bosque, really? It was the previous manager Aragones who got in trouble for abusing Henry.

Ah my mistake, didn't know they'd changed managers...

Spain's whole handling over the affair showed their attitude towards issues of racism though.

 

[spursandbarca]

missing letters or.

or puta en castillan

 

[yawa]

If Drenthe thinks he was abused he should make a formal complaint. He has a duty to report things like this if it happened.

 

[Real_madyidd]

Drenthe is a Madrid player so I would take it with a massive pinch of salt.