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29 March 2024

Video: Is Chelsea’s Terry a racist player?

John Terry of Chelsea argues with Paddy Kenny of Queens Park Rangers during the Barclays Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea at Loftus Road on October 23, 2011 in London, England. (GETTY/GALLO)

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By Staff, with Agencies

Amidst a flurry of goals, the emergence of new powerhouses and the missing of penalties galore, the ugly side of football has emerged – that too, sullying top players and household names.

John Terry last night insisted he did not make a racist slur at Anton Ferdinand during Chelsea's shock derby defeat at Loftus Road.

Videos posted on the internet claimed to show JT insulting the Rangers defender.

"I have known Anton for a long time and spoke to him after the game and there was no problem between us.

There were heated exchanges in the tunnel after the final whistle involving players from both sides.

An eye-witness said: "It was certainly a bit lively in there. There was lots of screaming and shouting but I didn't see any punches thrown."

In Spain, Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas denied on Sunday that he racially abused Sevilla's Malian striker Frederic Kanoute in Saturday's 0-0 La Liga draw at the Nou Camp and the pair later settled their differences by telephone.      

"I want to categorically deny that I made any kind of racist insult towards any Sevilla player," the Spanish international and former Arsenal captain wrote on his Twitter account after local media reported the accusation.

"I will not tolerate anyone accusing me of things that I'm not," added the 24-year-old.

Kanoute said he had been "provoked and insulted" during a mass brawl which erupted after Barca were awarded a penalty in second-half stoppage time. He did not mention Fabregas by name or use the word racist.

Before the penalty kick was taken, an angry Kanoute kicked the ball away from the spot and appeared to grab Fabregas around the throat before being sent off. Lionel Messi's effort was then saved by goalkeeper Javi Varas.   

Kanoute wrote on his Twitter account that he regretted the incident - which came at the end of UEFA's Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) week - saying it "was not a good example". 

"Nonetheless there was provocation and insult, as you are already aware," the former Tottenham Hotspur player said. 

Fabregas and Kanoute later spoke by telephone and said they had said sorry. 

This comes after Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been told by the Football Association not to comment on defender Patrice Evra's racism claims.

Evra claimed he was subjected to abuse by Liverpool's Luis Suarez after Manchester United's 1-1 draw last Saturday.

The FA have now opened their investigation and spoke to Evra, but for the duration of the case, they have told Ferguson not to speak.

"The FA interviewed Patrice yesterday and have sent us a directive today saying not to discuss it while the investigation is going on," revealed the Scot.

"I have got plenty to say on the subject but I suppose I will have to adhere to what they are saying. I would like to say something about Pat in this particular instance but let them get on with their investigation."

Earlier this week, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish said that his club was "100% behind" Suarez.