Walid Regragui has dismissed suggestions that he racially abused Chancel Mbemba (29) during Morocco’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
The Olympique de Marseille centre-back was involved in an altercation with the Morocco manager after the draw in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group-stage game. What ignited the altercation remains unclear. However, Mbemba passed through the mixed zone post-match, and whilst he didn’t shed much light on the incident, his comments were interpreted by many, particularly on social media, as suggesting that he had been subjected to racial abuse.
“I don’t need to speak too much, but the most important thing is God’s justice […] I’m not perfect, but when I’m on the pitch, I respect everyone, and respect is reciprocal […] I’ll stay silent. I’m like that; everyone knows Chancel, but I don’t need to draw on anyone. I’m not a super player, but I didn’t think that that word would come out of the manager’s mouth,” said Mbemba.
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