Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor claims he was racially abused by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in the wake of the club&rsquo;<span class="">s 1 - 1 draw with Beitar Jerusalem on Monday evening. <br /><br />And in an act reminiscent of the incident that happened on April 12, 2013 during the derby between Real Betis and Sevilla, the attacking midfielder made an offensive gesture to the supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv, who had confronted him after the game.<br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;In my opinion, they cursed me because I</span>&rsquo;<span class="body1">m black, so I responded.&nbsp; They called racial epithets against me and I just reacted. <br /><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span><span class="body1">I do not think they were Maccabi fans supporters that encouraged me throughout the game. There are about five or six people who shouted against me,</span>&rdquo; Nosa Igibeor was quoted as saying by ynet.co.il.<br /><span class="body1"><br /></span><span class="body1">The Maccabi Tel Aviv number 40 added : &ldquo;</span><span class="body1">If they call themselves Maccabi fans, they can not behave like that. In my opinion, the way in which I responded is best. <br /></span><span class="body1"><br /></span><span class="body1">&ldquo;</span><span class="body1"></span><span class="body1">They should remove racist minority of the lots, the official should treat such things, these statements are not allowed in football. They swear at me, just me, my name is <i>black </i>and snarling, this is racism</span>.&rdquo;<br /><span class=""><br />&nbsp; The Israeli newspaper has reported that Maccabi Tel Aviv will not internally discipline Nosa Igibeor because he was provoked by some violent fans. <br /></span>