Jan 26 2012
Tensions high as FA Cup games revive racism rows
By ROB HARRIS
AP Sports Writer
Associated Press Sports
updated 11:46 a.m. ET Jan. 25, 2012
LONDON (AP) -The specter of two recent racism rows will hang over the FA Cup fourth round this weekend, with tensions high as the clubs involved prepare to play each other again.
Manchester United will travel to Anfield on Saturday for the first time since defender Patrice Evra was repeatedly racially abused by Liverpool striker Luis Suarez in a league match in October.
Chelsea captain John Terry is set to feature at Queens Park Rangers just days before appearing in court, charged with racially abusing Anton Ferdinand in the last meeting of the west London clubs in October.
Chelsea and QPR tried to quell any tensions Wednesday, issuing a statement describing the match as “a unique opportunity to show the world that hatred has no place in our game.”
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