Drenthe accuses Messi of racism

[Suarez]

This is interesting. If true it gives the impression that although the term negro might be used in Spanish and in South American countries, it shows that the term is in fact derogatory. At Real Madrid the word was banned after being used by Heinz and Higuain, whilst the basis of the story is that Messi used the term in a negative manner towards Drenthe.

Its all come across a little differently to the way we were lead to believe it was used frequently in these countries as a term for mate or black mate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18024212

[Mattshark]

This is interesting. If true it gives the impression that although the term negro might be used in Spanish and in South American countries, it shows that the term is in fact derogatory. At Real Madrid the word was banned after being used by Heinz and Higuain, whilst the basis of the story is that Messi used the term in a negative manner towards Drenthe.

Its all come across a little differently to the way we were lead to believe it was used frequently in these countries as a term for mate or black mate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18024212

No it doesn't, it even states it is common in South America. It was never said to be common in Spain and you'll see the players who asked for it not to be used where Dutch and French.

[kingfunk]

Drenthe is a scumbag.

[colin85]

I posted a link to the story the other day in the la liga thread.

[BigChief]

Can't wait for manure fans to 'hate Messi with a passion the dirty racist sc*mbag'. And not show any hint of defence or hypocricy. Drenthe can't have a worse race calling card than Evra so there's no scope there either.

[Gibbo]

Isn't this all from an interview he gave to the **** rag?

Think it made their front page.

Wouldn't be surprised if he was telling the truth though, even if he he a nobhead.

[badpiggy]

Drenthe is a scumbag.

He's a complete and utter scumbag,him.

[Buzzo]

Complete and utter ****ing scumbag him.

[Exiled_red]

Why has this just come out now? Seems odd given it happened over a year ago.

[Clapper]

After the Suarez/Evra handshake incident a player from the best danish league, who have played in Spain told the danish press, that the word was very used in Spain and he was completely on Suarez' side.

[Red_Polo]

This is interesting. If true it gives the impression that although the term negro might be used in Spanish and in South American countries, it shows that the term is in fact derogatory. At Real Madrid the word was banned after being used by Heinz and Higuain, whilst the basis of the story is that Messi used the term in a negative manner towards Drenthe.

Its all come across a little differently to the way we were lead to believe it was used frequently in these countries as a term for mate or black mate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18024212

The article doesn't make any of the linguistic implications you suggest it does, in fact it goes some way to saying the exact opposite.

[fidget]

Drenthe seems like the type of **** who'd knock about with evra

[badpiggy]

Drenthe seems like the type of **** who'd knock about with evra

He's the type of complete and utter ****in **** and bollox who knocks about with that cunt Evra, him.