Racism scandal in the Champions League qualification!
Racist insults against Aurélien Tchouaméni (21) from AS Monaco overshadowed the Monegasque 2-0 success at Sparta Prague on Tuesday evening. After his opening goal in the 37th minute, the French had to listen to insults from Czech fans. Among other things, monkey sounds, as later became known.
Monaco coach Niko Kovac (49) described the racist remarks as “disgusting” and added: “We are all dismayed that something like this is still happening on a football field or in society in the 21st century. We won the game on the pitch and also the game against racism. “
Monaco full-back Ruben Aguilar particularly emphasized the solidarity of his team with Tchouaméni: “I am very proud of the team. Things happened tonight that are complicated for young players. They showed the best way to react on the field, ”said the French international.
At halftime, Kovac, a former Frankfurt and Bayern coach, spoke to the English referee Michael Oliver and Sparta coach Pavel Vrba and explained what had happened. Kovac emphasized that only a small minority of fans had noticed.
There were a lot of discussions between his players in the dressing room, some were angry. “Nothing hurts more than words – like those who heard them,” said Kovac, emphasizing the “admirable behavior” of his players.
The French sports newspaper “L’Equipe” reported that after repeated insults against Tchouameni while going into the dressing room after the final whistle, Tchouameni looked in the direction of the referee. This had given to understand that he had heard everything.
After the incident, sporting took a back seat: After Tchouameni’s goal, national player Kevin Volland had scored the final score in the 59th minute. The other two German Monaco legionaries, Alexander Nübel (24) and Ismail Jakobs (21), each celebrated their competitive game premiere for their new employer in Prague.
The second leg will take place next Tuesday in Monaco.
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