Source: Daily_Mail
Djibril Cisse hits out at 'racist' Greek league and declares plan to quit Panathinaikos
Anger: Djibril Cisse[LNB]Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has vowed to quit Panathinaikos after claiming he has been racially abused this season.[LNB]Cisse, who also played for Sunderland, has revealed how he fears the Greek league is becoming increasingly hostile to black players.[LNB]He told L'Equipe: 'This season the atmosphere in the stands has got worse. Twice already, I have been the victim of monkey chants, of racist insults.'[LNB]Referring to the 2-1 defeat to leaders Olympiakos, he added: 'It was the same thing again on Saturday night.[LNB]'They managed to get inflatable bananas (into the stadium) that they were shaking around every time I touched the ball.[LNB]'This summer I'm leaving, that's for sure. It's impossible for me here. Even though the Pana fans are fantastic, even though the club is great, I don't want to play in this league any more.'[LNB]Cisse was one of four Panathinaikos players attacked as fans swarmed on to the field after the final whistle.[LNB]He added: 'I was their target. Some of them hit me and I retaliated to defend myself. It's a disgrace. I'm not going to let things lie. This week, I will make a complaint to UEFA and I can tell you I won't drop it.'[LNB]Cisse has scored 41 goals in 49 league games for Panathinaikos. [LNB] Leeds skipper Howson joins England Under 21 squad depleted by injuriesBlackburn and West Ham can't afford ?12m ex-Liverpool striker Cisse[LNB] Explore more:Places: Liverpool
