Barcelona defends Messi over racial abuse claims by Drenthe
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May 12, 2012, Saturday
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BARCELONA has staunchly defended Lionel Messi over claims he racially abused a black Real Madrid player several seasons ago, calling such claims "well wide of the mark."
Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe, who is on loan at Everton, said he was taunted by the Argentina forward and three-time world player of the year during their Spanish league encounters.
"The player has always shown a maximum respect and sportsmanship towards his rivals, something which has been recognized by his fellow professionals many times, and we are sure that any accusations to the contrary are well wide of the mark," the Spanish club said in a statement on Thursday. "His behavior throughout his career has always been exemplary."
Drenthe was recently excluded from manager David Moyes' squad for disciplinary reasons.
Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe, who is on loan at Everton, said he was taunted by the Argentina forward and three-time world player of the year during their Spanish league encounters.
"The player has always shown a maximum respect and sportsmanship towards his rivals, something which has been recognized by his fellow professionals many times, and we are sure that any accusations to the contrary are well wide of the mark," the Spanish club said in a statement on Thursday. "His behavior throughout his career has always been exemplary."
Drenthe was recently excluded from manager David Moyes' squad for disciplinary reasons.
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