Gilberto recalls racism

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto admits his only experience of racism during a match was against PSV Eindhoven in Holland.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2007 - 09:24

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto admits his only experience of racism during a match was against PSV Eindhoven in Holland.

The Brazilian World Cup-winner played for the Gunners in Eindhoven shortly after joining from Atletico Mineiro in 2002 and revealed he, along with captain Thierry Henry, was subjected to “monkey songs”.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: HOLLAND Place: Eindhoven Person: Gilberto Person: Captain Person: Thierry Henry Event: Brazilian World Cup Organisation: Arsenal Organisation: PSV Eindhoven Organisation: Gunners Organisation: Atletico Mineiro Organisation: PSV

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