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Referee accused of racist act apologizes to footballer
Romanian referee Sebastian Coltescu has apologized over a racial term he used when identifying a Black assistant coach of Istanbul team Başakşehir in a game last week over a phone call with Senagelese striker Demba Ba.
Chinese FA opens probe into Demba Ba racism controversy
China's football authority said on Aug. 6 it was investigating reports that Senegalese striker Demba Ba was subjected to racial slurs by an opposing Chinese player during a weekend match, vowing "stern punishment" if the incident proved true.
Be?ikta? defends league lead with two goals against Trabzon
Be?ikta? maintained its lead atop the Spor Toto Super League standings on May 3 with a 2-0 victory at underperforming Black Sea giant Trabzonspor thanks to a pair of second-half goals.
Unable to penetrate each other?s defense, the two sides relied on long-range shots in the first half but failed to register anything on the score sheet.