The Argentine midfielder, who admitted to admiring the Dragons centre-back, said he was very disappointed by the episode, which “caused indescribable pain” to him and his family. Colombatto also spoke of a “false” accusation and left a guarantee: “I will not trade my honor for a trophy.”
“Last night, during the game against Porto, something very sad happened. It was not a defeat and not a relegation. An opposing team player whom I admire and consider to be a benchmark falsely accused me of calling him “mono”. ‘ [macaco]. I want to think that it was a mistake that you did not hear what I told you correctly, even if, after analyzing your subsequent behavior, I doubt it.
My words were literally “hit me you idiot”. There are photographs to prove this. In addition, I spoke to him in a close and friendly tone, in the context of the game and in accordance with what the figure of Pepe means to me. So much so that after what happened, I looked for him in the locker rooms to clarify what happened, but he didn’t even want to listen to me.
I have never had a racist attitude or comment during my professional career or as a child. I also do not allow these insults to happen in my presence. My values are above everything. I may have a thousand flaws, but racism is not one of them, and I will not allow anyone to tarnish my name like that. I will not let my son hear from anyone that his father is a racist.
Racism is a stain on society and sport, and together we must eradicate it. But this way, throwing false accusations, we will not succeed. Doing a racist act is just as serious as inventing it to hurt someone.
There are a few things worse than feeling frustrated, and one of them is when the person who lets you down is your reference. I won’t trade my honor for a trophy.
No to racism.
Pepe, the pain your accusation has caused my family and me is indescribable, but everyone has the right to be wrong and my hand will always be extended to clarify what happened. I hope you realize your mistake and return to a place that fits you as a benchmark in the world of football, and thus justify the emblem that you protect.
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Author: write down
Source: CM Jornal
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