Fabregas denies racially abusing Kanoute

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has denied that he racially abused Sevillas Malian striker Frederic Kanoute in Saturdays 0-0 La Liga draw at the Nou Camp.I want to categorically deny that I made any kind of racist insult towards any Sevilla player, the Spanish international and former Arsenal captain wrote on his Twitter account afterlocal media reported the accusation.I will not tolerate anyone accusing me of things that Im not, added the 24-year-old.If they are frustrated by a decision that has gone against them on the football pitch then there are others ways to deal with it.To cry racism is cowardly and an easy option to excuse your own poor behaviour. My conscience is completely clear. Ive done nothing wrong.While he did not mention Fabregas by name, Kanoute said earlier on Sunday he had been provoked and insulted during a mass brawl which erupted after Barca were awarded a penalty in second-half stoppage time.Before the kick was taken, an angry Kanoute kicked the ball away from the spot and then appeared to grab Fabregas around the throat before being sent off. Lionel Messis effort was then saved by goalkeeper Javi Varas.Kanoute wrote on his Twitter account that he regretted the incident which came at the end of UEFAs Football Against Racism in Europe week, saying it was not a good example.
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