[ 2017-05-09 ]

Sulley Ali Muntari

I was treated like a criminal - Sulley Muntari
Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari says he was
"treated like a criminal" after claiming to have
been racially abused during a Serie A match at
Cagliari.

Muntari left the field after being booked during
Sunday's Serie A fixture for complaining of the
abuse from the stands, receiving a second yellow
card for his early exit.

The incident landed Muntari with a one-match ban,
which Pescara did not appeal.

However, the Ghanaian has since had the sanction
overturned after challenging the suspension
himself, with the help of the Italian players'
union, Associazione Italiana Calciatori.

"I feel that someone has finally listened and
heard me," he told FIFPro. "The last few days have
been very hard for me. I have felt angry and
isolated.

"I was being treated like a criminal. How could I
be punished when I was the victim of racism?

"I hope my case can help so that other footballers
do not suffer like me.

"I hope it can be a turning point in Italy and
show the world what it means to stand up for your
rights.

"This is an important victory to send a message
that there’s no place for racism in football, or
society in general."

Source - yahoo.com

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