PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir official set to quit football after racism controversy

Days after being embroiled in a racism row during PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir Champions League game, media reports suggest that Sebastian Coltescu is set to quit football. match official had created headlines for all wrong reasons after his comments directed towards assistant coach Pierre Webo were deemed to be racist. Following comments made by PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir official, game was suspended after players from both sides walked off field in a sign of solidarity.

What did PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir official do?

incident occurred around 13th minute of game when Istanbul Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo accused touchline official Sebastian Coltescu of using a racist term against him. After Webo confronted Sebastian Coltescu, coach was shown a red card as well. Match foot from PSG vs Istanbul game later revealed that Sebastian Coltescu was heard referring to Pierre Webo as “Black One” on touchline.

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Calls for Sebastian Coltescu ban had risen after match officials’ comments

After langu used by PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir official went viral on social media, several people called for Sebastian Coltescu ban as well. Soon after incident, UEFA anunced that it has appointed ‘an ethics and disciplinary inspector’ to head investigation and probe incident. According to UEFA rules, Sebastian Coltescu can be hit with same 10 game ban that applies to players who are found guilty of racism.

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Sebastian Coltescu quits football anuncement already made?

However, media reports covering entire incident suggest that Romanian referee may escape punishment as he is set to quit football. According to Sun, Sebastian Coltescu had already anunced that PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir Champions League encounter would be his last game before retirement. Subsequently, fourth official was also removed from FIFA referee’s list for future appointments as he had already declared his intention to retire.

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Sebastian Coltescu had also spoken about racism allegations after controversy, claiming that he was t a racist. Speaking to Romanian reports, Coltescu insisted that he had done thing wrong, saying that he always tries to be good. fourth official admitted that he wouldn't be reading any news over next few days, as reiterated that anyone who kws him kws that he is t a racist. 

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Im Credits: AP