Can’t bear to see you anymore: AC Milan forward Rafael Leao latest victim of racial abuse in Italian Serie A
Hindustan TimesAC Milan forward Rafael Leão has denounced “small-minded” people after he was the latest victim of racial abuse as the problem continues to blight Italian soccer. AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates after scoring his side's third goal Leão, who is Black, shared an Instagram story from a social media user who had written in Italian: “I can’t bear to see you anymore. I am becoming racist … Go away as soon as possible, you and your followers.” The 24-year-old Leão commented on it in Portuguese on Tuesday, saying: “Unfortunately, there continues to be these type of small-minded people in the world.” The latest incident of racism in Italian soccer comes exactly a month after Leão walked off the field with the rest of his Milan teammates after Rossoneri goalkeeper Mike Maignan was racially abused at Udinese. “In our fanbase and in football, there’s no room for racism.” There have been numerous racist incidents in Italian and European soccer for years, with victims in Italy including Kevin-Prince Boateng, Mario Balotelli and Romelu Lukaku.
History of this topic
Milan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse; FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions
The Hindu
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England
News 18
AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly
The Hindu
AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly
Associated Press
Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy
News 18Italian FA launches investigation into racism claim by AC Milan vs Cagliari
The Hindu
Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli
News 18Discover Related
