Arnautovic says 'I'm not racist' after Serbian press reveal what he said

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By Tom Canton

Published: June 14, 2021 1:34 pm

Last Updated: June 14, 2021 2:03 pm

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Austria overcome North Macedonia

Thanks to goals from Stefan Lainer, Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic, Austria were able to over come a scare from the tournament debutants North Macedonia, after Goran Pandev equalised in the 28th minute.

Austria are aiming to push aside claims of being ‘overrated’ and ‘unable to do it at a major tournament’ and progress from a difficult group containing the Netherlands and Ukraine.

The Dutch win over Ukraine yesterday means that Austria have a great opportunity to go through should they win one of their final two games.

The runner-up in the group will play the winner of Italy’s group containing Wales, Switzerland and Turkey.

However, progression should be the target for Austria as they continue to find their way on the top international stage.

Marko Arnautovic’s celebration vs North Macedonia

Former West Ham United and Stoke City forward Marko Arnautovic scored the 3rd of Austria’s goals against North Macedonia.

After sticking the ball in the net, Arnautovic blew up in a furious goal celebration. The striker looked seriously angry after sealing the win for Austria.

Indeed, Arnautovic’s outburst was so extra that Austrian captain David Alaba grabbed his mouth seemingly in an attempt to keep it closed.

When you’ve just scored for #AUT at @Euro2020 – and clearly want to get something off your chest…

What did you make of this Marko Arnautovic celebration? ?#ITVFootball | #Euro2020 pic.twitter.com/5yBCyWxcjo

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 13, 2021

In the aftermath of the match, questions have been asked about what exactly Arnautovic spouted after finding the net.

Serbian outlet Informer have claimed that the forward cursed in the direction of Leeds United’s Ezgjan Alioski, saying, “I’m f****** your Albanian mother.”

Link to Informer, Serbia’s most popular daily…Arnautovic said “I’m fucking your Albanian mother.” He used the slang term “sitparsku,” and then simply would not shut up. @UEFA must surely ban him. https://t.co/ax1ckODyZj

— Jerrad Peters (@jerradpeters) June 14, 2021

Yep, he said “Jebem ti majku šiptarsku” about 2 or 3 times (to North Macedonia’s player wearing number 2, who I believe is of ethnic Albanian origin), Serbian for “I f**k your Albanian mother”, but using the word “Šiptarsku” for “Albanian”, which is a pejorative racist slur.

— Fatos Berisha (@cyberisha) June 14, 2021

Moreover, others are claiming that Arnautovic may have flashed a controversial signal with an eye-catching hand gesture.

So we realize Arnautovic flashed the “white power” symbol and then went on a racist (allegedly anti-Albanian) rant, right? #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/4Ly7XvBHL2

— Jerrad Peters (@jerradpeters) June 14, 2021

Is literally no English outlet covering this?! ?

— Jerrad Peters (@jerradpeters) June 14, 2021

Marko Arnautovic’s Instagram apology: ‘I’m not a racist’

Whilst the words are yet to be verified, Arnautovic has come out and apologised for what he knows he said.

Taking to Instagram, the forward said “I AM NOT RACIST” and that he has ‘friends in almost every country.’

Suffice to say, some haven’t taken kindly to Arnautovic’s attempts at saying sorry.

Marko Arnautovic basically confirmed on instagram that he insulted Alioski and his albanian origins.@UEFA @EURO2020 anyone will punish this guy or is UEFA into selective justice now?#Austria #Arnautovic #UefaEuro2020 #UEFA pic.twitter.com/f7wy4l2oMT

— Kosovo is Dardania? (@Dardha93) June 14, 2021

Will Arnautovic get fined like Switzerland’s Xhaka and Shaqiri?

Will UEFA fine Arnautovic for his behaviour against North Macedonia?

Claims are being made that there’s precedent in this matter, referring to what happened to Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri.

During the 2018 World Cup, Switzerland recorded a memorable 2-1 win over Serbia.

Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka and Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri were fined after the Serbia game, after they displayed political celebrations in the game.

Both Xhaka and Shaqiri, plus Stephan Lichtsteiner, performed a two-headed eagle gesture: which is the symbol on Albania’s national flag.

According to Serbian media, Austrian striker with serb origin Marko Arnautović, screamed “F*ck your Albanian mothers!” after his goal against N. Macedonia
If true, I hope there is serious punishment from UEFA, especially since Xhaka and Shaqiri were fined after the ? celebration

— Xhul Lezha (@xhuliano23) June 13, 2021