John terry racist comments what was said

Recommended Ferdinand fronts new initiative to help fans return to stadiums How do you fix racism in football? Kompany: Racism tackled by bringing diversity into boardrooms. Already subscribed? Log in. John Terry was accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand during a game between QPR and Chelsea in ; Terry was cleared in court but found guilty by the FA; Ferdinand made a documentary last year, in which it was claimed Terry had declined to address the issue with him.

John Terry insists he has reached out to Anton Ferdinand regarding the allegation that he racially abused his fellow defender in , but says his efforts have been spurned. However, the former Chelsea and England captain was cleared in court after being charged over the incident, and has always denied abusing Ferdinand. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Ferdinand took part in a BBC documentary last year called Football, Racism and Me that looked back on his clash with Terry, in which it was said that the current Aston Villa assistant head coach had declined to speak to him or participate in the show.

However, Terry has now disputed that claim and, in an interview with The Times , states he has reached out to both Anton Ferdinand and his brother Rio, who labelled his former international team-mate an "idiot" in his autobiography. I'd like to talk to you. I tried to phone Anton, Rio and his agent [Jamie Moralee]. And in the lead-up to the programme, my legal team had contact with the producers with the view to communicate but they were very evasive with the content and what they were trying to achieve.

We could have dealt with the issue. I was very keen to get that done. However I accept that it is possible that Mr Terry believed at the time, and believes now, that such an accusation was made.

Mr Cole gives corroborating although far from compelling corroborating evidence on this point. It is therefore possible that what he said was not intended as an insult, but rather as a challenge to what he believed had been said to him.

In those circumstances, there being a doubt, the only verdict the court can record is one of not guilty. Terry and Cole both offered their hand, and the former could be seen speaking to Ferdinand when the gesture was rejected. Choc ice is classic hahahahahaha!! Shame on him. The reason for that is because the words were not said. Log In.