Muntari has often been tagged as a divisive figure, especially following his clash with a member of the FA during the 2014 World Cup finals.
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How Sulley Muntari resisted ‘discrimination’ against local players in Black Stars
Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has revealed that Sulley Muntari resisted a move by officials to place local players in the economy class and foreign players in business class.
How Sulley Muntari resisted ‘discrimination’ against local players in Black Stars
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The former AC Milan and Portsmouth star reportedly exchanged blows with a management member, leading to his dismissal from the tournament.
Speaking about Muntari’s impact in the Black Stars, Boateng described the midfielder as the most sincere player he has met.
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According to him, the 35-year-old is one who stands up for teammates and wants the best for them.
Boateng also opened up on an episode where Muntari opposed a move to put local Black Stars players in economy class, while their foreign-based counterparts enjoyed business class.
“Sulley Ali Muntari is the most sincere Black stars player I worked with, he always wanted the best for his colleagues,” Boateng told Starr FM.
“He resisted a move by Black Stars officials to place local players in the economy class and foreign players in business class.”
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Muntari lined up for Ghana for over a decade, but has not played for the national team since 2014.
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