The Shanghai Shenhua striker was involved in a heated exchange with a Changchun Yatai opponent on Saturday
Demba Ba was allegedly the victim of racial abuse in a Chinese Super League game on Saturday.
The former Chelsea and Newcastle striker reacted furiously to comments made by Zhang Li in Shanghai Shenhua’s 1-1 draw with Changchun Yatai.
Ba reacted angrily
Ba grabbed his opponent and almost lifted him off the ground before explaining to officials and players what had happened.
After the match, Shenhua manager Wu Jingui said of the incident: “The Chinese Super League has players of many different skin colours.
“We should respect our opponents and there should be no discrimination.
“I cannot calm down now. I feel great regret about the lack of respect to a player.”
It is alleged that the player repeatedly shouted “you black” towards Ba.
His club called for serious disciplinary actions against Li with growing pressure from fans to for a serious punishment.
They tweeted: “Demba Ba is offended by racist words from Changchun Yatai player Zhang Li.
“CFA should take serious disciplinary actions!! #saynotoracism.”
Besiktas, Ba’s former club, showed their support for the striker and added: “#NoToRacism, You’re not alone.”
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