Zaragoza fined for racism
First Published: Feb 28, 2006
Real Zaragoza announced they must pay a 9,000-euro fine for racism aimed at Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o, seen here in january 2006, during a Spanish first division match at the weekend
Real Zaragoza announced they must pay a 9,000-euro fine for racism aimed at Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o during a Spanish first division match at the weekend.
The club added they will appeal the decision made by the Spanish league.
Eto'o, Spain's top scorer with 18 goals, wanted to leave the pitch a quarter of an hour before the end of Barcelona's 2-0 away victory in protest at monkey cries from Zaragoza fans.
The Cameroon international was persuaded to stay in the game till full-time by the referee and team-mates.
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