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Romelu Lukaku’s administration firm has reacted with outrage after the Inter Milan ahead was proven a second yellow card after which despatched off for a gesture in direction of Juventus followers who directed racist chants at him.
The incident occurred after Lukaku transformed a penalty in stoppage time to earn Inter a 1-1 draw within the Italian Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.
Lukaku held his finger to his lips as if to silence the group after scoring.
Lukaku’s gesture enraged the opposing workforce and the sport led to a scuffle between the squads, with Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic additionally despatched off.
“Tonight’s racist remarks made in direction of Romelu Lukaku by Juventus followers in Turin have been past despicable and can’t be accepted,” Roc Nation Sports activities Worldwide president Michael Yormark mentioned.
“Earlier than, throughout, and after the penalty, he was subjected to hostile and disgusting racist abuse. Romelu celebrated in the identical method he has beforehand celebrated objectives.
“The referee’s response was to award a yellow card to Romelu. Romelu deserves an apology from Juventus, and I anticipate the league to sentence the conduct of this group of Juventus supporters instantly,” Yormark added.
“The Italian authorities should use this chance to deal with racism, somewhat than punish the sufferer of the abuse.”
The Italian league on Wednesday issued a press release through which Lukaku was not named however mentioned it “strongly condemns each episode of racism and each type of discrimination.”
“A number of folks within the stands can’t smash the soccer present and do not symbolize the ideas of all of the followers,” the league mentioned.
The league decide will probably open a disciplinary case into the matter whereas Juventus mentioned it will collaborate with authorities to establish the followers accountable.
Lukaku, who’s Black, has been subjected to racist chants on quite a few events throughout his two stints at Inter.
