Chelsea's Yossi Benayoun suffering racial abuse from Malaysia Fans

Chelsea laboured to a 1-0 victory over a Malaysia XI thanks to controversial Didier Drogba goal, but the game was marred by Yossi Benayoun suffering racial abuse.


The Blues struggled to break down their Asian opponents, selcted largely from the Olympic U23 team, unlike Arsenal and Liverpool who both thrashed the same team.

Lampard had the best chance of the game before half-time after Kalou sliced open the Malaysian defence with a wonderful pass but the veteran Chelsea midfielder failed to connect.

A Drogba free-kick won them the game but the ball did not cross the line at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur.

Replays of the 80th minute strike show the ball hit the post then and bounced off goalkeeper Mohamad Izham Tarmizia’s back, but did not hit the net.

Malaysia then could of equalised in the 85th minute, but A. Thamil Arasu shot wide after being put through with only the goalkeeper to beat.

But the sour point of the match was the constant booing of Benayoun – the first Israeli to play in Malaysia – in the first-half.

Muslim-majority Malaysia has no diplomatic relations with Israel.

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Arsenal 'set to boot out Denilson'

Arsenal 'set to boot out Denilson' after Malaysian friendly sub strop
Arsenal midfielder Denilson could have played his last game for the club after being hauled off just 20 minutes after coming on as a sub during a pre-season friendly in Kuala Lumpur.


The Brazilian, who has already expressed his desire to quit the club, has been unable to find a team to take him on so far this summer, and as a result looked set to remain with the Gunners next season.

However, after being brought on at half-time during Arsenal’s 4-0 win over a Malaysian XI, the 23-year-old was replaced just 20 minutes later - prompting him to storm off down the tunnel.

It’s not thought the former Sao Paulo youngster was struggling with an injury.

And, if that’s the case, Arsene Wenger is unlikely to call on the midfielder again for the duration of the Far East tour.

Samir Nasri made an appearance off the bench and impressed for the Gunners, while Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, Carlos Vela and Tomas Rosicky got on the scoresheet.

Source: MetroUK

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Arsenal, Chelsea Ticket Sales On

For the convenience of football fans tickets for the Arsenal and Chelsea matches against the Malaysia XI in July will be sale at the FA Cup Final between Terengganu and Kelantan at the Nasional Stadium in Bukit Jalil tomorrow.

Those who buy tickets at the National Stadium will get a special limited edition commemorative car sticker (while stocks last). Julian Kam, CEO of ProEvents Group, the promoter of the tours for Arsenal and Chelsea said the FA of Malaysia (FAM) have given them the nod ti set up a booth for the sale of tickets at the stadium for the convenience of all football fans.

"Whether they are from Kelantan, Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Selangor or anywhere, they will be able to buy the tickets for Arsenal and Chelsea match. This is for the convenience of football fans." said Kam, who is also a FIFA match agent.

Meanwhile, the sale of tickets to the Malaysia XI, also at the National Stadium on July 16 (Kickoff at 5.45pm) will go on sale today.

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