Sevilla's Frederic Kanoute: Cesc Fabregas did not use racial abuse

The former Mali international was sent off for lashing out at the Spain midfielder during the closing stages of the 0-0 draw between their two clubs at Camp Nou in October

Jan 30, 2012 11:00:00 AM

By Mark Doyle

More On :  FC Barcelona, Sevilla, Cesc Fàbregas, Fred Kanouté
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Sevilla's Frederic Kanoute has dismissed speculation that Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas racially abused him when the pair clashed earlier this season.

The former Mali international was shown a straight red card after lashing out at the Spain midfielder when the pair squared up following a controversial late penalty decision in the 0-0 draw between their two club sides at Camp Nou back in October.

There have been rumours that Kanoute's actions had been provoked by racial abuse but he insists otherwise.

"I ​​will not explain what he said, it's personal," the 34-year-old forward told the BBC. "It is sometimes the case that bad language is used in the field of play and some players react.

"That's what happened to me, but I never said that he was racist or that he had made ​​any racist comment. I have to be honest in this respect."

Kanoute is out of contract at the end of the season and has recently been linked with a move away from the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, but he announced earlier this month that he will stay until the summer.

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