Juventus given partial stadium ban after supporters direct racist chants toward Lukaku

MILAN (AP) — Juventus was given a partial stadium ban for its subsequent residence recreation within the Italian Cup after a few of its supporters directed racist chants at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku was sanctioned with a second yellow card for frightening Juventus followers by holding his finger to his lips as if to silence the gang after changing a stoppage-time penalty to earn Inter a 1-1 draw within the first leg of the semifinals on Tuesday.

Lukaku was suspended for the second leg of the semifinals on April 26 by the Italian league decide on Thursday.

Lukaku’s gesture enraged the opposing group and the sport led to a scuffle between the 2 squads, with Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic additionally despatched off.

Cuadrado was banned for 3 matches whereas Handanovic was banned for one recreation. Each participant was fined 10,000 euros ($11,000).

Part of the southern finish of the Allianz Stadium might be closed for Juventus’ first residence recreation in subsequent season’s Italian Cup.

Juventus stated it might collaborate with authorities to establish the followers accountable whereas Lukaku’s administration firm reacted with outrage to the yellow card handed to the middle ahead.

“The Italian authorities must use this opportunity to tackle racism, rather than punish the victim of the abuse,” Roc Nation Sports International president Michael Yormark stated.

Lukaku, who’s Black, has been subjected to racist chants on quite a few events throughout his two stints at Inter.

Fiorentina beat Cremonese 2-0 within the first leg of the opposite semifinal collection.

The closing is scheduled for May 24 in Rome.