AFP, Shanghai :
Senegalese striker Demba Ba found himself at the centre of a racism controversy in China over allegations that an opposing Chinese player hurled insensitive comments at him during a match Saturday night.
The former Chelsea forward, now with Shanghai Shenhua, became embroiled in a heated exchange with Changchun Yatai midfielder Zhang Li late in their 1-1 Chinese Super League draw after Ba collided with one of Zhang’s teammates.
Various Chinese media reports said a furious Ba later claimed that Zhang made racially insulting remarks.
In a post-match press conference, Shenhua coach Wu Jingui condemned the incident.
