"I've never seen racism in Romania – people were shocked when they found out what I said about Romania. UEFA launched an investigation into the incident and confirmed on Thursday proceedings will now begin. But there were no more details of the precise allegations, which came after reports in Romania and Spain - where the lawyer to the pair is based - that they had been cleared of any alleged racism. "They talked and they got along very well. The match was due to be the final game of Coltescu’s career but his official retirement was announced the following day. The 36-year-old recently ruptured his Achilles during a league match against Kasimpasa which ended 2-2, ruling him out of action for the Turkish top tier side, and has now agreed to leave. Demba Ba, playing for the Turkish side, was seen remonstrating with Coltescu and could be heard saying: "You never said 'this white guy'. ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds, Five clubs Ronaldo could join as Juve face putting ace on transfer list, Capello slams 'UNFORGIVABLE' Cristiano Ronaldo for turning back on free-kick, Oliveira scores FREE KICK in EXTRA TIME, Rabiot notches for Juve, Haaland screams 'UNLUCKY' in keeper's face after penalty before Sevilla chase him, Fernandes REFUSING to sign new Utd deal until he has transfer plan assurances, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. THE two Romanian officials at the centre of the Champions League racism row have been charged by Uefa. It was then restarted 24 hours later at the point at which play had stopped, with PSG winning 5-1 to take top spot in the group, which also included Manchester United. Racist social media abuse continues to plague UK football. ... PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Teams walk off pitch following alleged racist incident He did not say it was racism, he said that you can't use that word in the stadium and Sebi understood that. Part B of the code says a charge is valid for someone “whose conduct is insulting or otherwise violates the basic rules of decent conduct”. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "If something happens to someone you know about, you have to say something. He said that he had not heard anything bad from Coltescu but believed that the word 'black' should not be used in the stadium. And Part I refers to a participant - player, official or club employee - “who culpably causes a match to be interrupted or abandoned, or is responsible for its interruption or abandonment”. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For other inquiries, Contact Us. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Pierre Webo (L) explodes at the official after hearing the remarks back in December, He was ushered away after hearing the alleged racist comments, Both sets of players walked off after the shocking alleged incident in the Champions League clash, Demba Ba accuses official of racism as Istanbul Basaksehir leave pitch against PSG in protest, players of both Istanbul Basaksehir and PSG walk off, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The charges follow a two-month investigation by the Uefa ethics and disciplinary inspector after the incident in the 14th minute of the December 8 match. "I found out Coltescu's number and I told him I was with him. The fact that neither PSG nor Istanbul face any charges for walking off and causing the delay of the match is a clear signal that the two officials have been deemed to be entirely responsible for the events of the night. Demba told me that Sebi is a very good man, as did Coltescu about Demba. Kylian Mbappe has been hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi after scoring a wonderful hat trick in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-1 victory away at Barcelona in the Champions League. Prior to the resumption, players from both teams warmed up in "No to racism" T-shirts and took the knee in the centre circle. Arsene Wenger: Kylian Mbappe is the new Pele. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Topics Istanbul Basaksehir Sebastian Coltescu, the fourth official whose alleged comments to former Cameroon star Pierre Webo saw the players of both Istanbul Basaksehir and PSG walk off the pitch in December, and assistant ref Octavian Sovre face severe sanctions if the cases are deemed proved. The match was abandoned with the score at 0-0 inside 13 minutes in Paris, but the game was replayed a day later as PSG ran out 5-1 winners. "I explained that to Demba. He was ushered away after hearing the alleged racist … Istanbul Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo alleged racist language was used towards him during the group stage game against Paris St Germain on 8 December. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir Champions League match delayed after teams walk off; visitors tweet: ‘No to racism’ Istanbul Basaksehir and PSG … This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. There are no set punishments for such cases but Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin has promised to ensure tougher action for any proven offences of racism. Hislop credits PSG, Istanbul for 'decisive and unified' action (1:40) Shaka Hislop responds to PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir leaving the pitch after an alleged racist incident. It's my country! I talked to Demba Ba, he's my very good friend. View our online Press Pack. Article 11 covers all forms of misconduct under Uefa regulations but it seems that the charge will relate to two specific breaches. Speaking in December, Ousmane N'Doye – a former Senegal team-mate of Ba's who played for a number of Romanian clubs during his career – said Ba and Coltescu had a productive conversation during a phone call he had brokered between the two. Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba having a conversation with the official during the Champions League match. "When I was in Romania, I met a lot of people there, I know how Romania works," N'Doye told Sport.ro. The game at the Parc des Princes was suspended after only 13 minutes when it was alleged Coltescu had exposed Basaksehir assistant Pierre Webo to racist language. I saw Sebi's character at matches – my favourite referees know each other. ", Rolon Scores Wanderers Opener Against Bolivar, REPORT: Monaco's Grandsir Nearing Move To Galaxy, Father: Cavani Unhappy in England, Wants Boca Move, Report: Barcelona Reach Agreement With Alaba, Report: Costa Weighing Offer From Benfica, Guardiola Congratulates Laporta On Barca Election. A match official in the December Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir that was suspended after allegations of racism has been banned for the rest of … Why, when you mention a black guy, do you have to say 'this black guy'?". They were backed by the PSG players, led by France star Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League tie with Istanbul Basaksehir came to a halt amid controversy and UEFA is probing two match officials. The match was completed a day later with PSG running out 5-1 winners. I gave Sebi his number and I told him to call him to talk. UEFA has opened proceedings against Romanian officials Sebastian Coltescu and Octavian Sovre in relation to the events that led to the postponement of Istanbul Basaksehir's Champions League match at Paris Saint-Germain. With Istanbul refusing to play on with the officials still involved - even with Uefa proposing Coltescu was replaced and switched to VAR duties - the match was initially abandoned. On 8 December 2020 a Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended after the fourth official allegedly used a racist term towards Istanbul assistant coach, Pierre Webó. A statement from the governing body read: "Following an investigation conducted by a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector regarding the events that led to the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir on 8 December 2020 being abandoned, proceedings have been opened against Mr. Sebatian Constantin Coltescu and Mr. Octavian Sovre for a potential violation of Article 11 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.". It was a misunderstanding. Officials at centre of PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir race row charged by Uefa after BOTH teams walked off pitch in protest. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Webo was infuriated by the language used towards him with his team walking off in protest. They both called me back and told me they were very happy. Istanbul players left the pitch in protest with PSG players following. "I explained to him and he understood very well. I know he's not racist at all. I provided the assist for his first goal with the national team. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Now, though, he faces being further shamed by Uefa’s probe, which has now been sent to the organisation’s control, ethics and disciplinary chamber. Article 11 states member associations, clubs and players must "comply with the principles of ethical conduct, loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship". The incident occurred 14 minutes into the game. Uefa announced that the pair had both been charged with “potential violation” of its Article 11.
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