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Cristi Balaj: “Sebastian Colțescu was wrong, from my point of view”
“The situation could have easily been avoided by using another form of expression by the referee brigade. Especially since the term ‘black’ in Romanian is very similar to one in English which has a completely different connotation. (Nr – black) The Romanian is a Latin language, similar to French.
Since in France the expression ‘le joueur noir’ is used in the press and beyond, and ” noir ” is written in capital letters to show due respect for everything that history means, etc., we can discuss and accept that in the unfortunate expression (no. of Sebastian Colţescu) there was not that pejorative meaning that those who do not know the Romanian language cannot understand.
Sebastian Colţescu was wrong from my point of view. I had to be careful and have another form of expression so as not to create that confusion that led to this escalation and exaggeration of what happened ”.Balaj said.
“Last night an expression in Romanian was used, and from my point of view the situation should be clarified. It must be said that an expression allowed in French should also be allowed in Romanian.
I understand that if I were a French referee last night and said ‘joueur noir’ I would not have been sanctioned, but if you say ‘black player’, should the Romanian be sanctioned? If people of color feel harmed, it is important to apologize and explain that we are not people who practice forms of racism and it would be wrong to put that stamp on ourselves. “ added.
Balaj, protagonist of a similar episode: “The incident took place in Romania”
Balaj mentioned that in his refereeing career he was accused by a black player of using a racist expression against him, but later admitted that he lied.
“I was accused when I was a referee by a colored player that he would have addressed certain expressions in English that I do not have in my vocabulary. But I explained to him that I had headphones and all the discussion with my teammates is I will present it as evidence after taking it to cut.
He later apologized and admitted that he lied. The incident took place in Romania, at the national championship. But the situation in the Champions League game last night is different. “ Balaj said.
The president of ANAD stressed that the Romanian people are not racist: “We are not a people who practice forms of racism. We live with people of color, some have become naturalized, they like Romania, and this is proof that the incident last night it is a current situation that must be clarified so that in the future we know how to behave ”.
The Paris Saint-Germain – Istanbul Başakşehir match, within the Champions League, of the French capital was interrupted as a result of an incident considered racist in which substitute referee Sebastian Colţescu was involved and will resume on Wednesday night, at 19:55 (Romanian time).
VIDEO with the PSG – Istanbul Bașakșehir episode, after which Colțescu was accused of racism
The squad of the Turkish champion and his players, followed by those of the PSG team, have decided to leave the field after the elimination of the Istanbul team’s second coach, former Cameroonian striker Pierre Achille Webo, accusing racist statements by the substitute referee.
Coltescu asked him in min. 16 Referee Ovidiu Haţegan intervenes to calm Webo, who was too vehement in the face of a decision by the central referee, according to AFP. Colţescu identified the Turkish team’s second coach with the term “black boy”, and Haţegan showed the former Cameroonian striker the red card.
Webo protested, and Franco-Senegalese forward Demba Ba (substitute) stepped down from the stands and accused Coltescu of racism, accusing him of referring to Webo’s skin color, asking him if he would do the same and if there was the case of a white person, informs AFP.
Roxana Mărăcineanu: “The athletes have made a historic decision”
PSG players, including Neymar, Mbabbe and Marquinhos, also came to ask for explanations on the field. After several minutes of discussions, the two teams left the field.
The European Football Union confirmed on Tuesday evening that the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Başakşehir will resume on Wednesday, with other referees.
The continental forum announced that a full investigation into the incident will begin immediately.
French Sports Minister Roxana Mărăcineanu categorized the Romanian referee’s expression as racist.
“Tonight the athletes made a historic decision, faced with an attitude that they considered unacceptable. An expression of common racism. We are awaiting the results of the investigation, but I can only salute the strong symbol of their gesture and solidarity.” Romanian-born Minister Roxana Mărăcineanu wrote on her Twitter account.
Agerpres.
Tags: Cristian Balaj , sebastian coltescu , psg istanbul basaksehir
