Lol this dude is surprised that racism exists in Russia? It's funny when Americans discover football
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Lol this dude is surprised that racism exists in Russia? It's funny when Americans discover football
--- Chelsea fans banned over Paris racism incident
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Five Chelsea fans who were banned from all football matches for up to five years over an incident of racism in Paris in February, in court proceedings that concluded Wednesday have also been barred for life from attending fixtures at the English champions' Stamford Bridge ground.
The men, including former police officer Richard Barklie, were involved in an incident in which a black Frenchman was repeatedly shoved off a metro train carriage ahead of Chelsea's Champions League match against Paris Saint Germain.
"This was an abhorrent, nasty, offensive, arrogant and utterly unacceptable behaviour and cannot be allowed in modern, civilised society," district judge Gareth Branston said at Stratford Magistrates Court in east London. "It must be stamped out."
Branston said the 50-year-old Barklie -- who is a director with the World Human Rights Forum -- and 20-year-old former finance worker Josh Parsons had played a leading role in the racist abuse and in pushing Souleymane Sylla off the train.
He accused them of "aggressive, disorderly conduct".
Barklie had defended himself in court, saying there was no racist motive in pushing Sylla and accusing the Frenchman of "aggression" for trying to board a crowded train.
Barklie, Parsons and William Simpson, 26, received court orders banning them from all football matches for five years.
A fourth fan, 20-year-old Jordan Munday, was accused of joining in racist chanting and banned for three years.
A fifth fan in the same case, Dean Callis, 32, has already received a five-year banning order for his role.
Chelsea, following Wednesday's court proceedings, said all five men would be banned for life from matches at Stamford Bridge, their home ground in west London.
"The behaviour of these five individuals was abhorrent, against all of the club's values and falls way below the standards the club expects of supporters attending our games," said a Chelsea statement.
"Therefore the club's bans permanently prohibit any of these individuals from attending Stamford Bridge or purchasing tickets from the club for any future matches."
It added: "Chelsea FC is proud of its diversity, which runs throughout the club -- from our owner (Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich) to our multi-cultural playing squad and backroom team, the staff and our fans.
"We are also proud to support the work of Kick it Out and Show Racism the Red Card, among other organisations, as well as the work of the Premier League, UEFA and the Football Association."
The incident, captured on the mobile phone of a British expatriate, sparked widespread condemnation.
After the hearing, Barklie lamented the verdict and said he was "considering an appeal".
"I have always accepted that I pushed Mr Sylla off the Metro," Barklie said.
"The reason was because the Metro was crowded and there was no room for him to get onto that carriage...He was pushed off the train because there was no room and not because of the colour of his skin," he added.
"It is important to remember that only after Mr Sylla had been pushed off did the racist singing start. I am not responsible for the actions of those around me."
^lol the bullshit coming out from these guys is incredible, they are racists like most fucking Chelsea fans. Good that they got banned.
Jamaica in the Gold Cup final, amazing shit i hope they win. Panama were royally screwed against Mexico in the semi-final.
any news about the FIFA scandal?
Its been pretty quiet lately.
Ive been hearing a boycott of the WC in Russia due to the racial slurs happening there.
I dont see that happening tho.
Im still wondering if Qatar and Russia are gonna be stripped of the WC
Yeah, no sympathy for these idiots.Quote:
Originally Posted by HANZO
So the US came 4th in the gold cup lol
Yeah the USA are shite, Klinsmann obviously working his magic there. I think its a case of that the Americans can play well when they defend and the other teams who 80% of the time are better than them are keeping the ball, allows the Americans to counter. When the tables turn when they play weaker opposition they just don't know what to do, case in point against Jamaica and Panama.
World cup qualifying groups drawn out. No tough groups in Europe apart from group A i think although Group I with Croatia, Iceland, Ukraine, Turkey and Finland will be interesting. All the teams can beat each other, no clue who can go through. Ofcourse Turkey most likely won't cause we are shit. Great to see at the draw Blatter and Putin together, just wonderful.
WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE! WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!
Hoping Man Utd fucks up. Their midfield is looking dangerous, but their defence and attack still looks weak. Not convinced. Neither am I convinced with City. I think Liverpool can surprise a few teams this year.
I think this will be Arsenal's year don't see City or United challenging and I got my doubts on Chelsea.
As for Liverpool I just don't know.
The Super Cup was an epic game last night. I was rooting for Sevilla hard, Barca just switched off after the 4th goal.
^^ not having Xavi to come off the bench and settle the game late for Barca is going to be a struggle for them I reckon. He would've come on and calmed things down, sucked the life out of Sevilla and Barca probably win 5-3. They won in the end but they won't get lucky all the time. Arda Turan is nice but he's just not that role.
Barca pumped 0-4 by Athletic the other night. I like Athletic they're attractive to watch and they were really exciting a few years ago. Barca's defence is pretty shoddy at the moment.
Kovacic got sold to Madrid? Wera is gonna be pissed!
I take that back. City looks beastly atm.Quote:
Originally Posted by GhettoGnom
Well they conceded 8 goals in 2 games. Something is wrong there at Barca, that just doesn't happen. Arda Turan is a winger theres is little to no chance that he can play in that Xavi role, it was a pointless transfer as they already have similar players, they got Alen Halilovic who needs more play time in the first team. Barca need central midfielders, I am surprised they didn't go after Kovacic.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Hound
Yeah lol I got City wrong as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by GhettoGnom