A part of the south stand of the stadium Juventus will be closed during a match, the Italian league announced on Thursday, two days after racist chants from some fans of the Turin team against Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku.
RACISM HAS NO PLACE IN STADIUMS.
Lega Serie A firmly condemns any episode of racism and any form of discrimination.
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 5, 2023
Several videos show that the Belgian national team player was the victim of racist screams and insults when he tied, with a penalty, in the last minutes, the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals, against Juventus (1-1), last Tuesday. fair in Turin.
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Serie A Italiana, which organizes the Italian Cup, said in a statement that the lower ring of the South stand of the Allianz Stadium in Turin will be closed during a game after racist chants made by “the majority of fans” in that sector.
Lukaku was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for having celebrated his goal in front of Juve fans by putting his finger to his mouth. His red card has been confirmed and he will miss Inter’s next game due to suspension.
Juventus’ Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado and Slovenian goalkeeper Samir Handanovic of Interwere also sent off after a mix-up at the final whistle and were suspended for three and one games respectively.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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