Cisse Issues Apology After Evans Spit Row
Cisse Issues Apology After Evans Spit Row Newcastle and Senegalese striker, Papisse Cisse, who was involved in a spitting incident with Manchester United’s defender, Johnny Evans, on Wednesday has issued an apology for his actions. The two men clashed towards the end of the first half after Evans tackled Cisse. TV replays shows the Northern Ireland international spitting at the Newcastle striker who returned Evans’ “gift” in kind. While Cisse insists and apologizes for reacting to something “very unpleasant” , Evans has issued a statement denying the spitting incident. “I have apologies to make to a lot of people today. Firstly to my teammates and to our supporters, secondly to Jonny Evans, and thirdly to every football fan who saw the incident between myself and Jonny,” the Senegalese international told Newcastle’s official website. “I reacted to something I found very unpleasant. Sometimes it is hard not to react, particularly in the heat of the moment....