PODGORICA • European football's governing body Uefa yesterday charged Montenegro over racist behaviour by their fans towards England players during their Euro 2020 qualifier.
Gareth Southgate's men were irrepressible as they ran out 5-1 winners. However, the rout was soured by the prolonged racist abuse, leading to calls for stadium bans.
Defender Danny Rose was subjected to monkey chants while forward Raheem Sterling, who called for Montenegro supporters to be banned from matches, was also targeted on Monday night.
Calling the abuse as "not acceptable", England manager Southgate told TV channel ITV Sport: "I definitely heard abuse of Danny Rose when he got booked at the end of the game. There's no doubt in my mind that happened."
And Uefa has taken action by starting disciplinary proceedings, with the case set to be heard on May 16. Montenegro could face a partial or full stadium closure for their next qualifying match.
But Southgate, whose side ran riot on the night through Michael Keane, Ross Barkley's brace and a penalty from Harry Kane before Sterling added gloss to the scoreline, felt "sanctions are worthless if there is nothing alongside that to help educate people".
The 48-year-old added: "There's an innocence about young people that is only influenced by older people. We have to make sure the education is right for everybody, in our country, the same."
He also said he had yet to talk to Sterling, who responded to the taunts by cupping his hands to his ears towards a section of Montenegro fans when he scored late on.
The Manchester City player told Sky Sports after the Group A game: "I didn't hear (the chants) personally, but Danny made it clear and (made me) aware that's what they were doing, so I just wanted to show them they were going to need more than that to upset and stop us.
"It's a shame to see this keep going on. It's now time for the people in charge to put a stamp on it. You can fine someone, but what's that going to do? You've got to punish the fans who can't come to the games.
A SERIOUS PROBLEM
You can fine someone, but what's that going to do? You've got to make it a bit harder. You've got to punish the whole fans who can't come to the games... because if their team can't play with fans, it's going to be difficult for them.
RAHEEM STERLING, who was targeted by Montenegro fans, urging stronger measures against racist abuse.
"You've got to do something that will really make them think twice because if their team can't play with fans, it's going to be difficult for them."
He later took to social media to revel in the resounding victory, tweeting: "Best way to silence the haters... (and yeah I mean racists)."
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi, who became the second-youngest England player to start a competitive game at the Podgorica City Stadium, also felt the provocative goading was "not right".
Admitting it had marred his career milestone, the 18-year-old told beIN Sports: "You are trying to enjoy the moment but, when you are hearing stuff like that from the fans, it's unacceptable.
"I don't think discrimination should be anywhere - we are equal. Me and Rosey heard it, the 'Oooh, Oooh' monkey stuff.
"Hopefully, Uefa will deal with it."
The unsavoury scenes drew swift condemnation from other parties, with football's anti-discrimination group Kick it Out tweeting: "Disgraceful to hear racist chants directed at black England players this evening.
"As we've argued countless times, it's time for Uefa to take strong, decisive action - fines won't do. Extended stadium bans or tournament expulsion are what's needed."
Pundit Ian Wright agreed, claiming that a slap on the wrist would be little deterrence. The former Arsenal striker told ITV: "They (Montenegro) will be fined a pittance, and we'll get the same thing again here the next time or somewhere else. It's not going to stop them."
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, DPA, THE GUARDIAN
Kane making 'fantastic' recovery, says Spurs boss Pochettino Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane is making a "fantastic" recovery and could be back in action ahead of schedule following the ankle injury he suffered last month against Manchester United.
Football: Kane making 'fantastic' recovery, says Spurs boss
Guardiola dismisses Klopp's claim that Man City have no
This article details the fixtures and results of the Singapore national football team in 2010. Barry Whitbread. Barry Whitbread (born c. 1949) is an English coach who led the Singapore national football team to the country's first ever international trophy in association football, the 1998 Tiger Cup, now known as the AFF Suzuki Cup. Bernd Stange
AIA Singapore Partners Nazri Nasir To Promote Active And
When Lim's company Meriton Holding, bought 70 per cent of Valencia's shares in a €100m takeover, he became not just the club's first foreign owner in its 95-year history but one of a kind in La Liga. It did not please them to be the first club to sell out in that way but things have changed. They are also happier post-Neville.
Three years after Gary Neville's disastrous reign, Valencia
Hammering is best form of 'respect', Football News & Top
A match-fixing probe in Spain is focussing on current and former La Liga footballers as well as club presidents and managers, say police.
Players nabbed in Spain fixing probe - pressreader.com
Premier League top-four race: Who has the best run-in? Manchester United, Arsenal, Spurs or Chelsea? United are currently joint fourth favourites along with Bayern Munich, ahead of both
Arsenal's run-in - metro.co.uk
Turin (Italy) (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo will spearhead Juventus' old guard as they look to finish the job on Tuesday against Ajax's impressive young guns in a quarter-final clash between two sides desperate to end years of Champions League heartbreak.
Juve's old guard bidding to finish job against Ajax kids
A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court. A petition may be filed by an individual, by spouses together, or by a corporation or other entity. All bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts under rules outlined in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Watford squeeze past QPR into FA Cup last eight. msn back to msn home sport. powered by Microsoft News. web search. Skip to Navigation; Football Motor Sport Golf
Watford squeeze past QPR into FA Cup last eight - Football
(Reuters) - Manchester City retained the Premier League title on Sunday, securing top spot with an emphatic 4-1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on the final day of the season. City finished with 98
Manchester City beats Brighton to retain Premier League title
Valencia president Anil Murthy is confident the club can become of the best in Europe in the coming years thanks to the economic and social stability at Mestalla. After coming 12th in consecutive
Lee Kang-in, South Korea football, La Liga, Socceroos
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted that his side got away with a sloppy display during their 2-1 win over Watford on Sunday, believing that they have put themselves "almost in the driving seat" to finish in the top four. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rates Anthony Martial's chances of
0 Kommentare:
Kommentar veröffentlichen