Spitting on someone in sport is the lowest of the low, a punch would be more acceptable. Hopefully they ban him for a large period of time as that just cat be allowed in sport ever.
Douglas Costa - The Spitter
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Took me a minute to realise this wasn't about Diego Costa. Halfway through the 1st video I am still like "where is he?"
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Can we sign him.
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You might want to put that article through google translate actuallyDidn’t know this. Suddenly I’m quite happy he got spat on.
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Yip, the holy trinity of red card offences, in one game..... I'm amazed he managed to pack them all in (while also racing past defenders and creating chances).He spitted, headbutted and elbowed the same guy?
On the longer Youtube vid, you can see that defender is niggling at Costa all the time, but that's football? If he said something racist (IF), tell the ref/club but spitting is disgusting.
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defo more to come out on this story theres no way a player is just randomly headbutting, elbowing and spitting on a player. not saying it right for 1 second and would be surprised if hes not hit with a massive ban on this incident.
Players do crazy stuff. Can think of team mates fighting with each other on the pitch.defo more to come out on this story theres no way a player is just randomly headbutting, elbowing and spitting on a player. not saying it right for 1 second and would be surprised if hes not hit with a massive ban on this incident.
But now anything happens and there’s a player of colour involved the suspicion of it being retaliation for a racist remark is so quickly mentioned.
What Costa did was just wrong, there’s no excusing it.
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never once mentioned his colour, look at the Zidane incident at the WC when people talk about family then it's a bit low and sometimes a reaction is justified. not the spitting bit for me but a punch or headbutt in certain things could certainly be deserved.Players do crazy stuff. Can think of team mates fighting with each other on the pitch.
But now anything happens and there’s a player of colour involved the suspicion of it being retaliation for a racist remark is so quickly mentioned.
What Costa did was just wrong, there’s no excusing it.
Adults shouldn’t need to go round hitting people as someone said something horrible about them or a family member.never once mentioned his colour, look at the Zidane incident at the WC when people talk about family then it's a bit low and sometimes a reaction is justified. not the spitting bit for me but a punch or headbutt in certain things could certainly be deserved.
Have a friend killed by someone who thought they deserved a punch in the face, then maybe it’ll change your perspective!
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Totally agree.Adults shouldn’t need to go round hitting people as someone said something horrible about them or a family member.
Have a friend killed by someone who thought they deserved a punch in the face, then maybe it’ll change your perspective!
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Or punch him. Spitting is disgustingDoesn't matter what the other guy said to Costa, you don't spit on people. Be the bigger man and walk away.
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Don't really have to throw a punch either. They were winning the match, just mock him back or walk away and let your performance do the talking for you.Or punch him. Spitting is disgusting
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Douglas Costa : "I have woken up at 5 am since I was 12 years old. You do not know what he told me ... but nevermind ... I apologize to all those to whom I have to ask, because I was wrong", (gianlucadimarzio.com)
Probably called him a lazy black guy or something like that
Probably called him a lazy black guy or something like that
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Why do you keep peddling that racism card all the time? There's no indication of it and I'm pretty sure that if he did use a racial slur then Costa would've told us by now, it would've made the news from either him or his team, it's Juve we're talking of.Douglas Costa : "I have woken up at 5 am since I was 12 years old. You do not know what he told me ... but nevermind ... I apologize to all those to whom I have to ask, because I was wrong", (gianlucadimarzio.com)
Probably called him a lazy black guy or something like that
Those two had a row between them before the talk, there was an initial 'foul' by di Francesco after which Costa dived pretending he got hit in his face, then there were two red-card worthy offences by Costa and then, finally, the talk and the spit. Presume the initial foul by di Francesco was enough to piss Costa off.
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Yes it is possible the reaction was caused by a racist remark. Yes, the player in question made a fascist gesture.
That is no excuse to assume that said racial offense actually happened, and also shouldn't be an excuse for such a violent outburst. There are better ways to handle racism, and still I see justification of violence by who claim to be on the side of "love". I also find quite funny that "never blame the victim" is deeply relativized whenever the agressor is perceived to be as part of a "minority".
If a mob lynchs a rapist, it's savagery and wrong. But if there's a slight suspicion of a racial offense then it's ok for the target to react violently? Make up your mind already if you want law to determine the punishment or justice to be made by your own hands. You can't just cherry pick that according to your arbitrary view of the world.
We live in a age where we are defined not by our actions, but by the group we are arbitrarily placed in, defined by race, gender, sexual orientation etc.
Nowadays, a man can't debate a woman without being accused of "mansplaining". So, paradoxally, men are actually coherced to treat women differently in order to not be accused of sexual prejudice.
Also, in 2018, if you are assaulted by a black men, that's because you are a racist, no questions asked.
Racism exists, sexism exists, homophoby exists plus a lot of other nasty stuff. But throwing accusations randomly and in the lack of any evidence is not going to make these problems go away. Ironically, that's a rather fascist thing to do and only adds fuel to the fire.
For those of you defending the agression over a preassumed racial offense, it's time to use your brain cells.
That is no excuse to assume that said racial offense actually happened, and also shouldn't be an excuse for such a violent outburst. There are better ways to handle racism, and still I see justification of violence by who claim to be on the side of "love". I also find quite funny that "never blame the victim" is deeply relativized whenever the agressor is perceived to be as part of a "minority".
If a mob lynchs a rapist, it's savagery and wrong. But if there's a slight suspicion of a racial offense then it's ok for the target to react violently? Make up your mind already if you want law to determine the punishment or justice to be made by your own hands. You can't just cherry pick that according to your arbitrary view of the world.
We live in a age where we are defined not by our actions, but by the group we are arbitrarily placed in, defined by race, gender, sexual orientation etc.
Nowadays, a man can't debate a woman without being accused of "mansplaining". So, paradoxally, men are actually coherced to treat women differently in order to not be accused of sexual prejudice.
Also, in 2018, if you are assaulted by a black men, that's because you are a racist, no questions asked.
Racism exists, sexism exists, homophoby exists plus a lot of other nasty stuff. But throwing accusations randomly and in the lack of any evidence is not going to make these problems go away. Ironically, that's a rather fascist thing to do and only adds fuel to the fire.
For those of you defending the agression over a preassumed racial offense, it's time to use your brain cells.
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Love how the caf have concluded that there must have been racism involved
"You've got a terribly small bladder and can't sleep in".
"Your alarm clock is shit"
"There's a chicken living in the house next door to you"
Just tell us what he said, don't fanny about the issue Costa.
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Did the resident sky expert on projecting saliva give any in-depth analysis on Monday Night Football? A bit of skill involved in fitting it though the mouth, but perhaps not as skilful as getting it through 2 car windows while travelling under speed, while also driving and not looking at the road ahead
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Maybe he's in Groundhog Day?"You've got a terribly small bladder and can't sleep in".
"Your alarm clock is shit"
"There's a chicken living in the house next door to you"
Just tell us what he said, don't fanny about the issue Costa.
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If you want to be a coward and let someone talk about your family then so be it. maybe the friend did deserve the punch in the face tho.Adults shouldn’t need to go round hitting people as someone said something horrible about them or a family member.
Have a friend killed by someone who thought they deserved a punch in the face, then maybe it’ll change your perspective!
Don't forget Rivaldo.My reaction would come after the game, away from prying eyes. Seems to be a lot of tw@ts from Brazil lately, Neymar, Alves and Costa
Given what happened, if the Sassuolo player reacted and punched the scumbag in the face, how would the the reaction be disciplined? Surely his reaction would be taken into context or would he get banned for knocking someone out?
Players should be allowed some leeway when dealing with gutter scum like Costa, Costa, Suarez and the like. Any reaction should only be mildly punished because this type of incident is not just against the spirit of the game but a public humiliation.
Players should be allowed some leeway when dealing with gutter scum like Costa, Costa, Suarez and the like. Any reaction should only be mildly punished because this type of incident is not just against the spirit of the game but a public humiliation.
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David Luiz can be a cnut on his day.Don't forget Rivaldo.
Yeah thanks for that reply. Shame people like you are allowed to post such distasteful opinions. What a vile little person you must be!If you want to be a coward and let someone talk about your family then so be it. maybe the friend did deserve the punch in the face tho.
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We should take this incident as an oportunity to sign the player. He can join Pogba, and maybe we can sign Totti as assistent coach.
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Wish he'd done that to a proper football man like Keane or Tony Adams.
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Not sure why there are people trying to explain Costa's actions or justify them. Not matter what the other player said to him (and it didn't look like it was a lot) you don't react like that to words, not on a football pitch and not in real life. If he insults you just laugh it off. The only thing Costa confirmed is that he is an unprofessional player because he let his emotions get the best of him...
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Spitting is such a weird reaction to provocation though. I can understand a headbutt or a kick. It indicates contempt not anger
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Go down to your local pub and start swearing off at the bouncer and see how well that ends for you.Not sure why there are people trying to explain Costa's actions or justify them. Not matter what the other player said to him (and it didn't look like it was a lot) you don't react like that to words, not on a football pitch and not in real life. If he insults you just laugh it off. The only thing Costa confirmed is that he is an unprofessional player because he let his emotions get the best of him...
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Why? It's the easiest/default card to play these days.Love how the caf have concluded that there must have been racism involved
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The bouncer would be doing his job in that case, your answer is like saying get in the octagon and curse at Conor and see how he reacts. It's not the job of a football player to react in that way, it's highly unprofessional and as much as I admire Zidane for example he cost his team and country a World Cup win with his selfish reaction in 2006...Go down to your local pub and start swearing off at the bouncer and see how well that ends for you.
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Diego Costa as well. jesus guys. We almost have a cnutish XI here all BrazilianDavid Luiz can be a cnut on his day.
Alves Luiz
Costa Neymar
Rivaldo Costa
Jonny Evans might have a Brazilian grandparent to make the "spitting scrote" XI.Diego Costa as well. jesus guys. We almost have a cnutish XI here all Brazilian
Alves Luiz
Costa Neymar
Rivaldo Costa
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Why do people always assume France would have won the WC had Zidane not been sent off ? The game was going towards penalty shootout regardless.The bouncer would be doing his job in that case, your answer is like saying get in the octagon and curse at Conor and see how he reacts. It's not the job of a football player to react in that way, it's highly unprofessional and as much as I admire Zidane for example he cost his team and country a World Cup win with his selfish reaction in 2006...
To be fair I find it interesting what the other player did to provoke this. I know it’s easy to say Costa should be wiser he probably should have been in this case but people can react in many different ways if provoked.
I actually think talking crap to your opponents, if heard by referee, should be punished on the pitch too if it is genuinely offensive. Very hard to catch as they usually don’t do this in front of referees but if they do then this should be a punishable offense.
I actually think talking crap to your opponents, if heard by referee, should be punished on the pitch too if it is genuinely offensive. Very hard to catch as they usually don’t do this in front of referees but if they do then this should be a punishable offense.
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Reacting is natural and human, but spitting as a reaction ? It's fecking disgustingTo be fair I find it interesting what the other player did to provoke this. I know it’s easy to say Costa should be wiser he probably should have been in this case but people can react in many different ways if provoked.
I actually think talking crap to your opponents, if heard by referee, should be punished on the pitch too if it is genuinely offensive. Very hard to catch as they usually don’t do this in front of referees but if they do then this should be a punishable offense.
Yeah it is regardless of what he said. I’m just saying that provocations should also be punished in some cases.Reacting is natural and human, but spitting as a reaction ? It's fecking disgusting
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It's a societal issue. Even outside if you provok random people and they hit you, they're the ones in more troubles than youYeah it is regardless of what he said. I’m just saying that provocations should also be punished in some cases.
Diego Costa would have to retire.Yeah it is regardless of what he said. I’m just saying that provocations should also be punished in some cases.