Russian Club Won't Sign Any More 'Dark-Skinned Players' Says Coach

The World Cup will be held in Russia in 2018, but already, there have been some concerns raised about potential racism in the country.

Last year, Yaya Toure said African countries could boycott the tournament while just last week, Piara Powar, a member of Fifa's anti-discrimination task force, warned an African team could walk off. 

Therefore, it is unlikely that organisers will appreciate comments from Igor Gamula, the coach of Premier League side Rostov.

After watching his side beat Ural Yekaterinburg 1-0 on Friday, Gamula was asked to respond to rumours that the club were interested in signing Cameroon defender Benoit Angbwa.

According to the Daily Mail, Gamula said he would not sign the player because they had "enough dark-skinned players, we've got six of the things."

The coach also "joked" that he was worried about Ebola spreading at the club, as five of his players are currently out with high temperatures. 

[Daily Mail]