Inter Milan centre ahead Romelu Lukaku has damaged his silence after he was despatched off for his RESPONSE to racist abuse throughout their match towards Juventus on Tuesday evening.
Lukaku has taken to social media to talk out towards the racial abuse he acquired throughout a match in Italy on Tuesday.
“History repeats itself. Been through it in 2019.. and 2023 again I hope the league really takes action for real this time because this beautiful game should be enjoyed by everyone. F*ck racism,” Lukaku posted on his instagram account.
WHAT PROMPTED LUKAKU’S PLEA?
Lukaku’s plea comes after the Belgium striker Lukaku scored from the penalty spot in stoppage-time of the Italian Cup semi-final between Inter Milan and Juventus, retaining the perimeters locked at 1-1 forward of the second leg in Milan later this month.
Before that dramatic twist although, Lukaku had been subjected to racial slurs, together with however not restricted to monkey noises, by Juventus supporters, abuse which solely grew louder and extra intense when he stepped as much as take and finally slotted the penalty kick.
As a part of his celebration, Lukaku stood nonetheless, put his finger in entrance of his mouth and informed the gang to “shut up” as his teammates swamped him.
The transfer irked each the Juventus followers and gamers, with the latter group operating to the referee in protest. Without consideration or a transparent view of what Lukaku had executed and why, the referee booked him for EXCESSIVE celebrating. Because it was his second yellow card, he was issued with a purple card and despatched off.
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The racist abuse, the referee’s dealing with of the incident and his wilful ignorance of what transpired have all been condemned by the soccer neighborhood and to an lengthen the broader sports activities neighborhood.
Lukaku’s administration firm, Roc Nation Sports, reacted with outrage after he was despatched off for a gesture to Juventus followers who directed racist chants at him, president Michael Earmark saying it’s “beyond despicable and cannot be accepted”.
“Romelu scored a penalty late within the sport. Before, throughout, and after the penalty, he was subjected to hostile and disgusting racist abuse. Romelu celebrated in the identical method he has beforehand celebrated targets.
“The Italian authorities must use this opportunity to tackle racism, rather than punish the victim of the abuse. I am certain that the footballing world shares the same sentiment.”
