Romelu Lukaku’s attorneys claim that after winning a last-second penalty and getting dismissed in the Coppa Italia tie in Turin, Juventus supporters racially taunted the Inter Milan striker.
After scoring a penalty in the 95th minute, Lukaku received a second yellow card for celebrating in front of the home crowd.
The abuse was “beyond horrible,” according to Roc Nation Sports International president Michael Yormark.
After the equalizer, fights broke out amongst players from both teams.
At the final whistle, Inter captain Samir Handanovic and midfielder Juan Cuadrado received red cards, and the brawl continued down the tunnel.
“Tonight’s racist remarks made towards Romelu Lukaku by Juventus fans in Turin were beyond despicable and cannot be accepted,” said Yormark in a statement.
“Romelu scored a penalty late in the game. Before, during and after the penalty, he was subjected to hostile and disgusting racist abuse.
“Romelu celebrated in the same manner he has previously celebrated goals. The referee’s response was to award a yellow card to Romelu.
“Romelu deserves an apology from Juventus and I expect the league to condemn the behaviour of this group of Juventus supporters immediately.
“The Italian authorities must use this opportunity to tackle racism, rather than punish the victim of the abuse.”
During his first stint at Inter between 2019 and 2021, Lukaku, who returned to Inter on loan from Chelsea, experienced racism.
He claimed the sport “was moving backward” in September 2019 after being subjected to racial taunts from Cagliari supporters.
Football racism, according to Lukaku, is at an “all-time high” and needs to be addressed further, by players, football officials, and social media, in September 2021.
Serie A launched an investigation following claims that Napoli fans had racially harassed Lukaku in January.
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