Inter Milan fans issue appalling letter to Romelu Lukaku to claim monkey chants are not racist but ‘a form of respect’
5 years, 4 months ago

Inter Milan fans issue appalling letter to Romelu Lukaku to claim monkey chants are not racist but ‘a form of respect’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inter Milan ‘ultras’ have written an appalling letter to the club’s striker Romelu Lukaku that claims the monkey chants that he was subjected to during the weekend’s Serie A clash with Cagliari were “not racist” but a “form of respect”. It also claims that Italy does not have a racism problem “like many other north European countries”, and that Lukaku’s decision to call for action against the racist abuse seen in Italian football is “helping the repression against all football fans”. “Italian fans may not be perfect and we can understand your frustration with this expressions but they are definitely not meant to be racist.” The letter appeared after Lukaku issued a statement on Instagram following the racist chants he received after scoring a penalty in Inter’s 2-1 victory at Cagliari on Sunday. Instead of going forward we're going backwards and I think as players we need to unify and make a statement on this matter to keep this game clean and enjoyable for everyone.” Lukaku’s abuse follows similar treatment to Everton’s Moise Kean, who was targeted by Cagliari fans when playing for Juventus last season, yet Serie A took no action against the club because it had an “objectively limited relevance”.

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Enzo Fernandez's 'racist' song controversy explained: Why is there bad blood between Argentina and France? Where did the chant come from and what has the reaction been to the storm in both nations?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Fernandez's 'racist' song controversy explained: Why is there bad blood between Argentina and France? Where did the chant come from and what has the reaction been to the storm in both nations?

Daily Mail  

Footage of Enzo Fernandez and his Argentina team-mates enthusiastically singing a song branded as 'racist and discriminatory' by the French Football Federation has reopened a feud between the two nations. 'The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, condemns in the strongest terms the unacceptable racist and discriminatory remarks which were made against the players of the French team …

Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby
9 months ago

Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby

The Hindu  

Serie A asked on Tuesday for further investigation into alleged racist chanting from fans during the weekend’s stormy Rome derby, won 1-0 by AS Roma. In a statement Italy’s top flight requested that football federation prosecutors probe chants from both sets of supporters directed at Roma striker Romelu Lukaku and Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. Serie A also asked for further …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England
11 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England

News 18  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday. “The players affected by Saturday’s events have my undivided support.” Fans aimed monkey chants at AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Milan’s dramatic 3-2 win at Udinese, with …

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans during a top-tier Italian league game on Saturday — prompting the match to be suspended briefly during the first half. “They made monkey noises and it’s not the first time it’s happened to me,” the 28-year-old Maignan told DAZN. Voting lines now …

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly

Associated Press  

UDINE, Italy — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans during a top-tier Italian league game on Saturday — prompting the match to be suspended briefly during the first half. “They made monkey noises and it’s not the first time it’s happened to me,” the 28-year-old Maignan told DAZN. …

Italy signs letter of intent to eradicate anti-Semitism from football stadiums
1 year, 6 months ago

Italy signs letter of intent to eradicate anti-Semitism from football stadiums

The Hindu  

Italy signed a letter of intent aimed at eradicating anti-Semitism from football stadiums across the country. Instances of racism and anti-Semitism are commonplace in Italian stadiums, with fans regularly booing or shouting abuse at Black players, using the word “Jew” as an insult and displaying Nazi or fascist symbols. The initiative represents a “great contribution” to football, said Italy’s Interior …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 7 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

Associated Press  

MADRID — Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players stands as a graphic reminder of the racism that sweeps through European soccer. Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players – Vinicius Junior - stands as a …

Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’
1 year, 7 months ago

Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’

Associated Press  

ROME — Before it was Vinícius Júnior in Spain, it was Romelu Lukaku in Italy. Whoever it is, the damages from fan racism go far beyond the soccer field, Roma striker Tammy Abraham said Thursday. “It’s only a small minority of people but a small minority of people can affect somebody’s life,” said Abraham, who grew up in England as …

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended

The Hindu  

A partial stadium ban imposed on Juventus for racist chants directed toward Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been suspended. The Italian football federation made the decision Friday following an appeal of the penalty issued by the Serie A judge — meaning that Juventus will be permitted to have a full stadium for its next home game in the league …

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended

Associated Press  

ROME — A partial stadium ban imposed on Juventus for racist chants directed toward Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been suspended. The Italian soccer federation made the decision Friday following an appeal of the penalty issued by the Serie A judge — meaning that Juventus will be permitted to have a full stadium for its next home game in …

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku

The Independent  

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Romelu Lukaku's Representatives Urge Action Following Coppa Italia Semis Racist Abuse
1 year, 9 months ago

Romelu Lukaku's Representatives Urge Action Following Coppa Italia Semis Racist Abuse

News 18  

Romelu Lukaku’s management company reacted with outrage after the Inter Milan forward was shown a second yellow card and then sent off for a gesture toward Juventus fans who directed racist chants at him. Lukaku’s gesture enraged the opposing team and the game ended in a scuffle between the two squads, with Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Inter goalkeeper Samir …

Lukaku representative requests action after racist incident
1 year, 9 months ago

Lukaku representative requests action after racist incident

Associated Press  

MILAN — Romelu Lukaku’s management company reacted with outrage after the Inter Milan forward was shown a second yellow card and then sent off for a gesture toward Juventus fans who directed racist chants at him. Lukaku’s gesture enraged the opposing team and the game ended in a scuffle between the two squads, with Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Inter …

Romelu Lukaku wants action from Serie A on racist abuse during Inter vs Juventus
1 year, 9 months ago

Romelu Lukaku wants action from Serie A on racist abuse during Inter vs Juventus

The Hindu  

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has urged Serie A to take action after he was subjected to racial abuse during Tuesday’s Coppa Italia draw with Juventus, with the Turin side saying they were collaborating with police to find those responsible. “Tonight’s racist remarks made towards Romelu Lukaku by Juventus fans in Turin were beyond despicable and cannot be accepted,” Roc …

Serie A condemns racism after Juventus fans abuse Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A condemns racism after Juventus fans abuse Lukaku

The Hindu  

Serie A condemned on Wednesday “all instances of racism” in Italian football after Romelu Lukaku was abused during Inter Milan’s cup semifinal clash at Juventus. Lukaku scored a stoppage time penalty which secured Inter a 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s first leg but was then sent off after his celebrations in front of the Juve fans earned him a second booking. …

Serie A: Lazio condemn fans' anti-semitic chants during Rome derby
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Lazio condemn fans' anti-semitic chants during Rome derby

Firstpost  

Milan: Lazio said Tuesday that they were working to identify and ban fans guilty of anti-Semitic behaviour during the weekend’s Rome derby which was blasted by the city’s Jewish community. Sunday’s 1-0 win over crosstown rivals Roma which moved Lazio second in Serie A was, insulting opposition fans by singing that they “prayed at the Synagogue”. Earlier this month the …

Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at Lecce's Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda
2 years ago

Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at Lecce's Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda

Firstpost  

Cameroon-born Umtiti, who won the 2018 World Cup with France and is on loan at Lecce from Barcelona, was the primary target of the abuse. Rome: France international Samuel Umtiti reportedly left the pitch in tears after he and Lecce teammate Lameck Banda suffered racist abuse from visiting Lazio fans in Italy’s Serie A on Wednesday. The referee stopped the …

FIFA’s Infantino shows support for Umtiti, Banda after racist abuse
2 years ago

FIFA’s Infantino shows support for Umtiti, Banda after racist abuse

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called on fans to “shut up all the racists” after Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and team-mate Lameck Banda were subjected to racial abuse during their home game against Lazio on Wednesday. Home fans chanted Umtiti’s name to drown out the abuse and Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani said the French World Cup winner, who is on …

Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy
2 years ago

Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy

News 18  

France international Samuel Umtiti reportedly left the pitch in tears after he and Lecce teammate Lameck Banda suffered racist abuse from visiting Lazio fans in Italy’s Serie A on Wednesday. The referee stopped the game in the second half because of racist taunts “coming from the visitor sector occupied by Lazio supporters”, Italian news agency Ansa said. Lazio fans also …

Italian FA launches investigation into racism claim by AC Milan vs Cagliari
2 years, 9 months ago

Italian FA launches investigation into racism claim by AC Milan vs Cagliari

The Hindu  

The Italian football federation has reportedly started an investigation after racist chants were heard towards the end of AC Milan's match at Cagliari in the Italian Serie A on Saturday. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused after the 1-0 victory for the league leader in Sardinia. Maignan walked up to a section of fans and …

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants
2 years, 9 months ago

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants

The Hindu  

The Italian football federation has reportedly started an investigation after racist chants were heard toward the end of AC Milan’s match at Cagliari in Serie A on Saturday. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori, were racially abused after the 1-0 victory in Sardinia. “Maignan told me he was racially abused, nobody deserves something like that,” Milan coach Stefano …

Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli

News 18  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused by Cagliari supporters during their 1-0 Serie A victory in Sardinia, manager Stefano Pioli said. Maignan was closest to the Cagliari end and was celebrating with Tomori after the final whistle when they were allegedly subjected to racist abuse, which sparked a scuffle between players from both teams. …

Serie A: Milan players racially abused during win at Cagliari, says Pioli
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A: Milan players racially abused during win at Cagliari, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused by Cagliari supporters during its 1-0 Serie A victory in Sardinia, manager Stefano Pioli said. Maignan was closest to the Cagliari end and was celebrating with Tomori after the final whistle when they were allegedly subjected to racist abuse, which sparked a scuffle between players from both teams. …

Racist fans face lifetime stadium bans: Italian FA chief Gravina
3 years, 2 months ago

Racist fans face lifetime stadium bans: Italian FA chief Gravina

The Hindu  

Racist football fans must be identified and banned from stadiums for life, Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina said after several incidents of racism at the start of the Serie A season. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly said he was called a "monkey" by Fiorentina supporters in Florence this month and called on authorities to ban the perpetrators from attending matches. …

Serie A: AC Milan players targeted with racism in consecutive games
3 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan players targeted with racism in consecutive games

India TV News  

For the second consecutive game, an AC Milan player was the target of racist chants. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who is Black, used his Instagram account to raise awareness after being showered with discriminatory insults by Juventus fans during a 1-1 draw on Sunday. “Do the people who take decisions know what it feels to hear insults that portray us …

AC Milan files complaint over racist chants from Lazio fans
3 years, 3 months ago

AC Milan files complaint over racist chants from Lazio fans

The Hindu  

Earlier, AC Milan filed a complaint with the Italian Soccer Federation’s prosecutor’s office on Friday over racist chants from Lazio fans during last weekend's win over the Roman club. Tiémoué Bakayoko said he and fellow Milan midfielder Franck Kessié, both of whom are Black, were the targets of derogatory chants from Lazio supporters. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Denounces Racism After Ugly Spat with Romelu Lukaku
3 years, 11 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Denounces Racism After Ugly Spat with Romelu Lukaku

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic took to social media to denounce racism on Wednesday following a spat with former teammate Romelu Lukaku during the Milan derby in the Italian Cup quarterfinals. We are all PLAYERS some better then others.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zlatan Ibrahimović There was a huge argument and head-to-head clash between Ibrahimovic and Lukaku just …

Serie A: Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse again
5 years ago

Serie A: Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse again

The Hindu  

There was yet another incident of racism in Serie A on Sunday as Mario Balotelli was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia’s 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio. Brescia was leading 1-0 at the time following a goal scored by Balotelli, who had also been subjected to racial abuse earlier in the match. Balotelli posted a video …

When the monkey chants are for you: Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku speaks out on racist abuse in Italy
5 years ago

When the monkey chants are for you: Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku speaks out on racist abuse in Italy

Firstpost  

There have been so many incidents, so many low moments, that it has been hard to keep up. I’m going to go home.” “I’ve been confronted by it many times in life,” he said. In November, all 20 released a public statement admitting they had “not done enough” to address racism in Italian soccer, and informing the country’s authorities that …

Serie A chief apologises after the league used paintings of MONKEYS to promote anti-racism campaign
5 years ago

Serie A chief apologises after the league used paintings of MONKEYS to promote anti-racism campaign

Daily Mail  

Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo has expressed 'his sincere apologies' after the league installed a painting featuring monkeys at its headquarters for an anti-racism campaign. 'What cannot be questioned is the strong and constant condemnation by Lega Serie A against all forms of discrimination and racism, and we are committed to eradicate this from our beloved league,' De …

Roma lead backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign
5 years ago

Roma lead backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign

The Hindu  

Roma questioned Lega Serie A's controversial use of monkey artwork as part of a new anti-racism campaign, while the artist said he wanted to create something that "could make people reflect and create debate". Roma, whose Chris Smalling was also at the centre of controversy when newspaper Corriere dello Sport used the headline 'Black Friday' with the England defender and …

Serie A: All 20 clubs issue joint statement acknowledging that Italian league has a 'serious problem with racism'
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: All 20 clubs issue joint statement acknowledging that Italian league has a 'serious problem with racism'

Firstpost  

The acknowledgment from Serie A clubs comes amid an Italian league marred by constant episodes of racist chants and discriminatory behavior. Milan: All 20 Serie A clubs issued a joint statement on Friday “to publicly recognize that we have a serious problem with racism.” The acknowledgment comes amid an Italian league marred by constant episodes of racist chants and discriminatory …

Serie A: Italian football vows to combat its racism problem
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Italian football vows to combat its racism problem

CNN  

CNN — All of Italy’s top football clubs have promised to do more to tackle its “serious problem” with racism. The 20 teams in the country’s top division, Serie A, penned an open letter saying it was important to “publicly recognize” the issues facing the game after a number of incidents this season. Recently, Brescia striker Mario Balotelli said he …

Serie A clubs admit game has 'serious problem with racism'
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A clubs admit game has 'serious problem with racism'

The Hindu  

Serie A clubs have called on fans to support them in an anti-racism drive after admitting: "We have a serious problem." The incidents have prompted public discussion of the issue and, following talks with the league and with the Italian Football Federation, Serie A clubs addressed supporters. "Driven by the clubs, positive conversations have been held in recent weeks with …

Champions League: Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku says he was target of racist chants by Slavia Prague fans
5 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku says he was target of racist chants by Slavia Prague fans

Firstpost  

Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku says he was targeted with racist chants by Slavia Prague fans during a Champions League match and wants UEFA to take action. Milan: Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku says he was targeted with racist chants by Slavia Prague fans during a Champions League match and wants UEFA to take action. Lukaku says the chants occurred …

Gini Wijnaldum will walk off pitch if subjected to racist abuse
5 years, 1 month ago

Gini Wijnaldum will walk off pitch if subjected to racist abuse

CNN  

Watch Georginio Wijnaldum’s interview on World Sport at 0830 and 1730 ET CNN — Liverpool and Holland star Georginio Wijnaldum says he would walk off the pitch if he experienced racist abuse, even if it was in the Champions League or the Euro 2020 final. If you play on, it will never stop.” READ: Shakhtar Donetsk’s Taison banned for one …

Serie A: Mario Balotelli says 'problem is that I'm Italian' after discriminatory slurs spark debate over racism in country
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Mario Balotelli says 'problem is that I'm Italian' after discriminatory slurs spark debate over racism in country

Firstpost  

There is a history of Balotelli being subjected to racist chants in Verona, stretching back to when he said ’the fans in Verona disgust me’ after a Chievo Verona vs Inter Milan match in 2010 when he played for Inter Rome: The ball that Mario Balotelli angrily kicked high into the stands out of frustration because of racist chants is …

Serie A: Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti insists fans are 'light-hearted, not racist' after abuse of Mario Balotelli
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti insists fans are 'light-hearted, not racist' after abuse of Mario Balotelli

Firstpost  

Italian international Balotelli scored in a 2-1 Serie A defeat on Sunday but his performance was overshadowed by his fury at monkey chants from a section of Verona’s supporters Milan: Mario Balotelli on Monday reacted with anger after the head of Verona’s hard core ultras fans group fuelled the racism row by denying any abuse had been directed at the …

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A

CNN  

CNN — Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to leave the pitch after he was racially abused by opposition Verona fans in the latest episode of racism to afflict Italy’s top football division. Italy’s news agency, ANSA, quoted one ‘ultra’ as saying Balotelli “is Italian because he has Italian citizenship but he will never be completely Italian.” Verona club president Setti …

‘Shame on you': Balotelli lashes out at fans for racism
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Shame on you': Balotelli lashes out at fans for racism

Associated Press  

ROME — Mario Balotelli’s most important kick on Sunday had nothing to do with the curling shot that he whipped into the top corner of the goal from beyond the box. I didn’t hear a single.” Brescia coach Eugenio Corini also said he didn’t hear the offensive chants but added, “If the referee decided to suspend the match and ask …

Serie A: Discriminatory chants prompt suspension of Roma-Napoli game
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Discriminatory chants prompt suspension of Roma-Napoli game

India TV News  

Discriminatory chants prompted a Serie A soccer game between Roma and Napoli to be briefly suspended Saturday. Referee Gianluca Rocchi made the decision in the second half after Roma fans aimed anti-territorial chants at Napoli. An Associated Press photographer next to the pitch also heard sporadic racist chants aimed at Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is black. During the suspension, …

Discriminatory chants mar Roma’s 2-1 win over Napoli
5 years, 2 months ago

Discriminatory chants mar Roma’s 2-1 win over Napoli

Associated Press  

ROME — A brief suspension for discriminatory chants marred Roma’s 2-1 win over struggling Napoli in Serie A on Saturday. “Since my Italian is not good I didn’t really understand what happened but I’m against any sort of territorial discrimination,” said Paulo Fonseca, Roma’s Portuguese coach, adding that incidents like these happen “in many matches all over the world.” “To …

Roma’s Juan Jesus: ‘England’s players should walk off if they are racially abused in Bulgaria’
5 years, 3 months ago

Roma’s Juan Jesus: ‘England’s players should walk off if they are racially abused in Bulgaria’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Juan Jesus, the AS Roma defender who was …

Serie A: Monkey noises at players are 'not always' racist, says Lazio president Claudio Lotito
5 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: Monkey noises at players are 'not always' racist, says Lazio president Claudio Lotito

Firstpost  

Lazio president Claudio Lotito said that fans making monkey noises at players during matches in Italy was not always racist. Milan: Lazio president Claudio Lotito said that fans making monkey noises at players during matches in Italy was “not always” racist. “The whistles do not always correspond to a discriminatory or racist act,” Lotito said on the sidelines of a …

Roma’s strong message against racism in football must be noticed by the world
5 years, 3 months ago

Roma’s strong message against racism in football must be noticed by the world

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andrea Dell’ Aquila, a Roma fan, sent a direct message to Juan …

Serie A: AS Roma bans fan for life, files police complaint following racist abuse aimed at Juan Jesus
5 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: AS Roma bans fan for life, files police complaint following racist abuse aimed at Juan Jesus

Firstpost  

Roma said on the club’s official Twitter account it had filed a police complaint against the fan for using social media to send “disgusting racist insults” to the player. Rome: Italian top-flight club AS Roma have banned a fan for life and informed the police of racist abuse aimed at Brazilian fullback Juan Jesus. The owner of the below Instagram …

FIFA president lambasts Italian soccer for ‘hiding’ racism
5 years, 3 months ago

FIFA president lambasts Italian soccer for ‘hiding’ racism

Associated Press  

ROME — FIFA president Gianni Infantino lambasted Italian soccer authorities for “hiding the truth” about racism in a scathing assessment Tuesday following a complete lack of punishment after three cases of discriminatory chants during the four opening rounds of Serie A. Likewise, the Italian government’s new sports minister vowed to eliminate racism “with more severe and efficient sanctions.” “I will …

Gianni Infantino makes plea to 'kick racism out' of Italian football during FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan
5 years, 3 months ago

Gianni Infantino makes plea to 'kick racism out' of Italian football during FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan

Firstpost  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday made a plea to “kick racism out” of Italian football, during the FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan. Milan: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday made a plea to “kick racism out” of Italian football, during the FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan. “Tonight is a night to celebrate, but we should …

Infantino urges action after racist abuse halts Serie A game
5 years, 3 months ago

Infantino urges action after racist abuse halts Serie A game

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Sunday the problem of racism in Italian football has “not improved” after a Serie A match between Atalanta and Fiorentina was halted for several minutes because of racist abuse of Brazilian Dalbert. Fiorentina defender Dalbert, 26, asked the referee to halt play after half an hour at the Stadio Ennio Tardini until a warning …

Serie A: AC Milan to launch anti-racism task force in derby against Inter
5 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan to launch anti-racism task force in derby against Inter

The Hindu  

AC Milan is set to launch an anti-racism task force to tackle discrimination in Italian football. Milan's initiative had been several months in planning but, following several high-profile incidents in Italian football, it accelerated matters to launch at the Derby della Madonnina against bitter rival Inter Milan on Saturday. The decision to bring the announcement forward comes in the wake …

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