BARCELONA and Paris Saint-Germain boycotted TV interviews with a Spanish broadcaster after a pundit’s allegedly “racist” slur.
Former Atletico Madrid assistant German Burgos was working on Movistar Plus ahead of last night’s Champions League clash between the European giants.
Speaking before kick-off, Burgos commented on Barcelona’s 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal.
The teenage winger has already made 42 appearances for his club and even has six caps for Spain.
Yamal has captivated Barcelona fans with his technical skill and trickery on the pitch.
And as he warmed up to face PSG, the ace demonstrated his ability by juggling the ball along the touchline.
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This prompted Burgos to say: “If it doesn’t go well for him, he could end up at a traffic light.”
According to reports, this was a reference to people who juggle at traffic lights for spare change.
Social media users hit out at Burgos’ comments, with some branding it “racist” and others “insensitive.”
Barcelona and PSG were left fuming too, with both clubs refusing to talk to Movistar Plus until Burgos issued an apology.
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He took to air saying: “It was a comment made without the intention of hurting anyone.
“If anyone felt offended, I apologise publicly.”
Presenter Ricardo Sierra added: “I understand that many spectators expected us to have a conversation or interview with Barca.
“But PSG and Barca have notified us that they were not going to attend to us because they were tremendously angry with a comment that was made on our set.”
The game then ended 3-2 to Barcelona, with ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen bagging a dramatic late winner.
The Spaniards and PSG still did not speak to Movistar Plus afterwards, but did fulfil various commitments with other broadcasters.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
