After Romelu Lukaku was subjected to vile racist taunting from Juventus supporters after scoring an injury-time equaliser for Inter Milan during the match between the two Italian giants, the striker was, incredibly, given a yellow card for his celebrations to add to an earlier card and was sent off.
The scenes that followed disgraced Italian football:
An absolute disgrace. ?
After being subjected to racist abuse all game, Romelu Lukaku is sent off for his celebration directed at the Juventus fans.
This needs overturning.pic.twitter.com/ORrAMpbvMV
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) April 5, 2023
Now though it seems that the authorities have finally got their house in order and Sky Sports are reporting that Serie A’s ‘Old Lady’ will be under a partial stadium ban for their next home game because of the incident.
BREAKING: Juventus have been given a partial stadium ban after Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku was subjected to racist abuse during their Coppa Italia semi-final ?? pic.twitter.com/LrWjhdn4vJ
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 6, 2023