Sour grapes, anyone?

With Malaga officially ruled out for next year’s Champions League campaign, you can understand Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani’s frustration against UEFA.

Following Borussia Dortmund’s victory over the La Liga side on Tuesday night, Malaga’s owner went viral blasting his club’s exit on “racism.”

Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani’s claimed on Twitter that his side had been victims of “racism,” though it was not immediately clear at whom the accusation was directed.

“I’m sorry to go out this way injustice and racism,” Al Thani wrote on his personal account, @ANAALThani. “I hope to open a thorough investigation UEFA regarding the Spanish club out this way. This is not football, but racism.”

You be the judge. Read more here.

Jan

American forward Jozy Altidore was the target of racist chants Tuesday during AZ Alkmaar’s 5-0 win over second-tier Den Boscha in the quarterfinals of the Dutch Cup.

The game was stopped by referee Reinold Wiedemeijer, but Altidore himself asked for it to be continued and he scored with a penalty. He has won praise for his calm response to the situation.

Here now is a video clip of Altidore’s interview following the racial abuse that he suffered during the Dutch cup match.

Jan

Udinese defender Danilo was sentenced to 1 year in jail in his native Brazil for a racist attack in a 2010 Copa de Brasil match. The video above catches Danilo in the act; he spat on his opponent and reportedly called him a “monkey.”

Given that Danilo will more than likely appeal, the sentence is likely to be reduced, and he may just get away with a fine. Still, let’s hope this serve as a big warning for all players to stop racism on the field.

Jan

AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng left the field in protest after being the victim of what his club described as racist abuse during a friendly on Thursday.

It was quickly established that play would not restart. Milan’s official website, acmilan.com:

“AC Milan leaves the pitch after racist abuse by a minority of Pro Patria fans at Boateng, (Mbaye) Niang, (Urby) Emanuelson and (Sulley) Muntari. The rest of the fans in the stands disassociated themselves from such racist events.”

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters: “We are disappointed and saddened by what has happened. Milan play for the right to respect all players. We need to stop these uncivilized gestures.