Paris Saint-Germain to take action against Barton over tweets
PSG are set to take action against Joey Barton, who tweeted about Paris Saint-Germain player Thiago Silva and abused him in the process.
PSG posted on their website that the Englishman made unacceptable remarks. “Thiago Silva and Paris St-Germain reserve the right to take any action they deem necessary,” the club said.
Silva was interviewed by a French newspaper and the Brazilian said: “There is a Marseille player, I cannot remember his name, an Englishman, who has said bad things about Neymar and Brazilian football, and also about (David) Beckham and (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic.
“Because no one is talking about him, it seems it is fun for him to criticise great players for people to know he exists.”
Here are Barton’s tweets that are directed towards Silva:
Thiago Silva. That the same pussy thatsbeen injured all season. Another over rated Brazilian. Sort your hamstrings out FatBoy…
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 2, 2013
Have to take back what I said about Thiago Silva being over rated today. Been immense tonight. Still looks like a overweight ladyboy though!
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 2, 2013
Thiago Silva put in the performance of his career. What a day to call him over-rated. In hindsight, I should have waited. #bastard
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 2, 2013
After Silva’s interview, Barton was quick to send him a reply via the social networking site.
2 questions for Thiago Silva. Firstly, Why are YOU talking about ME, in your press conference before PSG v Barca? Very strange.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 3, 2013
Secondly, Are you Pre-Op or Post-Op?#transsexual #thiagosaladyboy
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 3, 2013
Baffles me, which way he’s going. Is he a man changing to a woman or a woman changing to a man? Can’t work it out.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 3, 2013
PSG demanded an apology from Barton and have asked him to stop posting such abusive things.
The statement on the website further read: “Unacceptable remarks have been made by Olympique Marseille player Joey Barton against Paris St Germain player Thiago Silva.
“These attacks are serious and go beyond mere verbal jousting. The directors of the club, the players and the coaching staff are supportive of Thiago Silva and cannot accept such statements.
“They reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the values of respect that should govern our sport.”
Source: BBC