Romelu Lukaku's Representatives Urge Action Following Coppa Italia Semis Racist Abuse
1 year, 8 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 Handanovic also sent off. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here “Tonight’s racist remarks made towards Romelu Lukaku by Juventus fans in Turin were beyond despicable and cannot be accepted," Roc Nation Sports International president Michael Yormark said. IPL 2023 Points Table: Check Team Standings, Team Points, Wins, Losses & Orange Cap, Purple Cap “It is simply unacceptable to see the racist abuse aimed by spectators at," FIFA president Gianni Infantino wrote on Instagram.

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Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Juan Jesus says he is ‘bitter’ about Italian league not punishing Acerbi for alleged racial abuse
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Juan Jesus says he is ‘bitter’ about Italian league not punishing Acerbi for alleged racial abuse

Associated Press  

MILAN — Napoli defender Juan Jesus says he has been left feeling “very bitter” and “crestfallen” by the Italian league’s decision not to punish Inter Milan player Francesco Acerbi for an allegedly racist remark toward him. The Italian league’s sporting judge announced on Tuesday that there wasn’t enough proof that Acerbi’s insult to Juan Jesus was racist to impose what …

It's Not My First Time Nor Am I The First Person, Says AC Milan's Mike Maignan on Racial Abuse in Italy
11 months ago

It's Not My First Time Nor Am I The First Person, Says AC Milan's Mike Maignan on Racial Abuse in Italy

News 18  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action after he suffered racist abuse on Saturday night. It’s not the first time it’s happened to me and I’m not the first person it’s happened to,” Maignan wrote in French on X, formerly known as …

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

Romelu Lukaku Set to Face 50,000 Whistles When He Leads Roma's Attack at Former Club Inter Milan
1 year, 1 month ago

Romelu Lukaku Set to Face 50,000 Whistles When He Leads Roma's Attack at Former Club Inter Milan

News 18  

Inter Milan fans have been preparing for days to give Roma striker Romelu Lukaku a most inhospitable welcome when their former player returns to San Siro. ICC World Cup: Schedule | Results | Points Table | Most Runs | Most Wickets Roma coach José Mourinho, who was in charge at Inter for two seasons, has tried to play down Lukaku’s …

Romelu Lukaku is set to face 50,000 whistles when he leads Roma’s attack at former club Inter Milan
1 year, 1 month ago

Romelu Lukaku is set to face 50,000 whistles when he leads Roma’s attack at former club Inter Milan

Associated Press  

MILAN — Inter Milan fans have been preparing for days to give Roma striker Romelu Lukaku a most inhospitable welcome when their former player returns to San Siro. Roma coach José Mourinho, who was in charge at Inter for two seasons, has tried to play down Lukaku’s return. “I didn’t know Lukaku was so important in Milan because what he …

Inter Milan Fans To Hand Out 50,000 Whistles To Welcome 'Traitor' Lukaku During Roma Clash
1 year, 2 months ago

Inter Milan Fans To Hand Out 50,000 Whistles To Welcome 'Traitor' Lukaku During Roma Clash

News 18  

Inter Milan fans will greet their former idol Romelu Lukaku later this month with a deafening din from 50,000 whistles which will be handed out for their team’s home clash with Roma. READ: AC Milan Play Out Second Straight Champions League Stalemate, Draw Against Borussia Dortmund Inter’s Curva Nord ultras have announced that they will distribute 50,000 whistles for their …

Romelu Lukaku’s ban overturned in statement against racism
1 year, 8 months ago

Romelu Lukaku’s ban overturned in statement against racism

The Hindu  

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku will play in the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg against Juventus on Wednesday after his one-match ban was overturned on Saturday by the president of the Italian Football Federation as a measure to fight racism. Inter expressed its disappointment on Friday when Italy’s Sports Court of Appeal upheld the ban for Lukaku, imposed after his …

Lukaku ban overturned by FIGC in statement against racism
1 year, 8 months ago

Lukaku ban overturned by FIGC in statement against racism

Associated Press  

MILAN — Romelu Lukaku’s one-match ban was overturned by the Italian soccer federation on Saturday in what it calls a statement against racism. The Inter forward was sent off at the end of his side’s 1-1 draw at Juventus after receiving a second yellow card for provoking Juventus fans by holding his finger to his lips as if to silence …

Juventus wins appeal over stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus wins appeal over stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse

The Hindu  

Juventus has won its appeal against a one-match stand closure for its fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, the Italian Football Federation said on Wednesday. Fans will be allowed in the lower tier of the Allianz Stadium’s South Stand for Sunday night’s clash with Serie A leader Napoli after the decision by the FIGC’s appeals court. The section …

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, 8 months ago

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku

Associated Press  

MILAN — Juventus was given a partial stadium ban for its next home game in the Italian Cup after some of its supporters directed racist chants at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. 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 Handanovic also …

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku

The Independent  

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Juventus given one-match stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus given one-match stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse

The Hindu  

Juventus was handed on Thursday a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku during the stormy first leg of the two teams’ Italian Cup semifinal. In a statement Serie A, who organise the cup, said the lower tier of the Allianz Stadium’s South Stand would be closed for one game following racist chanting from …

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku wants action from Serie A on racist abuse; Kylian Mbappe offers support
1 year, 8 months ago

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku wants action from Serie A on racist abuse; Kylian Mbappe offers support

Hindustan Times  

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. Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku and Denzel Dumfries clash with Juventus' Juan Cuadrado Lukaku scored a stoppage-time penalty to cancel out …

Lukaku representative requests action after racist incident
1 year, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy
1 year, 11 months 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. …

Romelu Lukaku says football must do more than just take knee to combat racism
3 years, 3 months ago

Romelu Lukaku says football must do more than just take knee to combat racism

Firstpost  

In an interview, Romelu Lukaku questioned the impact of players taking the knee before Premier League matches. London: Romelu Lukaku says football must take “stronger” action in the fight against racism, questioning the impact of players taking the knee before Premier League matches. Lukaku’s Chelsea teammate Marcos Alonso this week explained his decision to stop making the gesture, deciding instead …

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 …

Romelu Lukaku is finally getting the respect he deserves
3 years, 6 months ago

Romelu Lukaku is finally getting the respect he deserves

New York Times  

On the evening of Roberto Martinez’s first match in charge of Belgium in 2016, Romelu Lukaku, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the Belgian national team, was placed on the bench. Mourinho admitted on talkSPORT this week that Lukaku’s experience at Old Trafford “hurt” the forward and the Portuguese coach added: “I believed he got in Inter something that …

Ibrahimović-Lukaku spat draws inquiry from federation
3 years, 10 months ago

Ibrahimović-Lukaku spat draws inquiry from federation

The Hindu  

The Italian football federation prosecutor on Monday opened an investigation into last week’s spat between Zlatan Ibrahimović and Romelu Lukaku. There was a huge argument — and head-to-head clash — between Ibrahimović and Lukaku just before halftime and both players were given yellow cards. READ: Ibrahimović and Lukaku get away without bans after spat Ibrahimović was later shown another yellow …

Italian Cup: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku get away without bans for ugly spat
3 years, 10 months ago

Italian Cup: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku get away without bans for ugly spat

Firstpost  

Ibrahimovic’s one-match suspension is because of the two yellow cards and his subsequent sending off during Tuesday’s game, while Lukaku’s one-match suspension is for accumulated cards. Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku were each given one-match suspensions by the league on Friday following their spat in the Italian Cup, with no bans added on for further disciplinary reasons. Ibrahimovic’s suspension …

Ibrahimović and Lukaku get away without bans after spat
3 years, 10 months ago

Ibrahimović and Lukaku get away without bans after spat

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimović and Romelu Lukaku were each given one-match suspensions by the league on Friday following their spat in the Italian Cup, with no bans added on for further disciplinary reasons. Ibrahimović's suspension is because of the two yellow cards and his subsequent sending off during Tuesday's game, while Lukaku's suspension is for accumulated cards. READ: There was a huge …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic denounces racism after spat with Lukaku
3 years, 10 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic denounces racism after spat with Lukaku

The Hindu  

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.” There was a huge argument — and head-to-head clash — between Ibrahimovic and Lukaku just before halftime and both players were given yellow cards. …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Denounces Racism After Ugly Spat with Romelu Lukaku
3 years, 10 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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Riles Romelu Lukaku with 'Voodoo' Rant in Heated Altercation During Milan Derby
3 years, 10 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Riles Romelu Lukaku with 'Voodoo' Rant in Heated Altercation During Milan Derby

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic squared up to Romelu Lukaku in Tuesday’s all-Milan Italian Cup quarter-final, riling his former Manchester United teammate by evoking voodism and calling him “a little donkey”, according to reports on Wednesday. AC Milan forward Ibrahimovic and his Inter Milan opponent Lukaku were involved in a heated altercation at the half-time whistle in the San Siro. “Go to your …

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