Yossi Benayoun racially abused

22 July 2011 08:58
Chelsea's 1-0 win over a Malaysia XI was marred by the racist booing of Israel star Yossi Benayoun. [LNB]The former Liverpool and West Ham midfielder was constantly jeered by the 85,000-strong crowd in Kuala Lumpur.[LNB] Tough crowd: Benayoun (right) was jeered by the Malaysian supporters [LNB] Malaysia is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and Benayoun is the first player from Israel to play in the Asian country in recent memory. [LNB]Benayoun was hauled off at the interval as Andre Villas-Boas watched his side win their third pre-season game in as many outings. [LNB] The Blues were far from convincing however, with the only strike of the game coming via an own goal 12 minutes from time. [LNB]?50million signing Fernando Torres laboured in the equatorial heat for 45 minutes.[LNB] On target: The Israel star played the first half before he was substituted [LNB] But Villas-Boas isn't concerned about the Spaniard, who scored just one goal in 18 appearances last term [LNB]'The most important thing for us is to score and win,' said Villas-Boas. 'Whoever scores doesn't matter. [LNB] 'The importance of these games is to get a feel for your team. Individual  objectives don't play a part. [LNB] 'I do not want there to be an obsession with this. My obsession is to win trophies and take this team to success.' [LNB]  Barca clinch ?23m deal to sign United, City and Chelsea target SanchezTorres isn't my obsession, says Villas-Boas despite misfiring Fernando's latest flopChelsea manager Villas-Boas closes in on ?5m deal for Barcelona starlet Romeu Chelsea make ?18m move for Lukaku with Belgian sensation on verge of Blues move

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