DBasia.news – Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba defended his former team-mate, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Paul Pogba assessed that Ibra is not the type of person who likes to do racial acts.
The problem started in the Inter Milan vs AC Milan match in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. In the duel which Inter won with a score of 2-1, there was friction between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku.
The two of them were involved in a fierce dispute that almost resulted into a fist fight. Luckily, several other players tried to intervene.
In an investigation from several media in Italy, Ibrahimovic was accused of racial acts against Lukaku. Ibra shouted at Lukaku with words. “Call your mom and do your damn voodoo!”
Ibra’s words has infuriated Lukaku. He had chased his former partner at Manchester United.
Inevitably, the accusation that Ibrahimovic committed racial acts has began to float. However, Paul Pogba provided a defense.
“Zlatan is racist? He loves me too much. So, he is the last person who is racist I think. Come on, don’t joke with that,” Pogba wrote on Twitter.
Ibrahimovic also defended himself. The former Barcelona player has denied any racial acts.
“In the world of Zlatan, there is no place for racism. We all have the same race. We are all players and some are better than others,” wrote Ibra on Twitter.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic used the word voodoo to spark Romelu Lukaku’s emotions for a reason.
Previously, Lukaku had stumbled on a case when he wanted to extend his contract with Everton.
Everton officials has accused Lukaku of doing voodoobefore refusing to renew his contract.
Lukaku, who did not accept it, threatened to press charges. Moreover, voodoo is a term often used for racial acts.