Baros accused of racism
By Laurent Picard - Created on 19 Apr 2007
Lyon striker Milan Baros has found himself at the centre of a racism storm in France, having made a controversial gesture in the direction of Rennes defender Stephane M'Bia.
The 0-0 stalemate which ensued on Wednesday delayed Lyon's retaining of the French title, but it is the incident between Baros and M'Bia which is currently making the headlines.
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa forward Baros was seen pinching his nose at M'Bia, in a gesture which suggested the Rennes' man was giving off an unfavourable odour.
Rennes chairman Frederic de Saint Sernin has wasted little time in coming out to confirm he will watch video footage of the game, before potentially taking legal action against Baros.
"I don't know exactly what happened but I will be informed quickly," he told Canal+.
"For the moment I have heard rumours and I am waiting to check the television images.
"If he did this gesture, I will ask for sanctions because it can't be accepted.
"The French league condemns racism."
By Laurent Picard - Created on 19 Apr 2007
Lyon striker Milan Baros has found himself at the centre of a racism storm in France, having made a controversial gesture in the direction of Rennes defender Stephane M'Bia.
The 0-0 stalemate which ensued on Wednesday delayed Lyon's retaining of the French title, but it is the incident between Baros and M'Bia which is currently making the headlines.
Former Liverpool and Aston Villa forward Baros was seen pinching his nose at M'Bia, in a gesture which suggested the Rennes' man was giving off an unfavourable odour.
Rennes chairman Frederic de Saint Sernin has wasted little time in coming out to confirm he will watch video footage of the game, before potentially taking legal action against Baros.
"I don't know exactly what happened but I will be informed quickly," he told Canal+.
"For the moment I have heard rumours and I am waiting to check the television images.
"If he did this gesture, I will ask for sanctions because it can't be accepted.
"The French league condemns racism."
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