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Inter Milan’s Lukaku suffers racist abuse in Coppa Italia game

Inter Milan’s Lukaku suffers racist abuse in Coppa Italia game

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku was subjected to racial abuse during their Coppa Italia semifinal clash with Juventus on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old converted a penalty deep in second-half stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw for the Nerazzurri in the first-leg, after Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer handled the ball in his own box. Juventus’ fans were heard hurling monkey noises during the Belgian’s run-up to...

Racism: A lingering concern for football in 21st century

Racism: A lingering concern for football in 21st century

There have been numerous individual incidents of racism towards black footballers in the 21st century, highlighting the ongoing problem of racial discrimination in the sport. Here are just a few examples: In 2020, Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling was subjected to racial abuse by a Chelsea fan during a Premier League match. The incident sparked outrage and led to the arrest and banning of the fan...