.
Subscribe to receive Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter for free, directly in your inbox.
Join Miguel Delaney’s newsletter for free every week.
Francesco Acerbi has been removed from the Italy team for the upcoming friendlies in the United States due to allegations of racially abusing Napoli player Juan Jesus.
It is being reported that the Inter Milan player, who is accused of racially insulting Brazil’s Jesus during their 1-1 match in Serie A on Sunday, has denied the allegations.
According to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Acerbi has disclosed his side of the story to coach Luciano Spalletti and his teammates. It has been decided that he will not participate in the upcoming matches against Venezuela and Ecuador.
According to a statement posted on the FIGC website, Francesco Acerbi arrived at the national team camp in Rome this morning and informed head coach Luciano Spalletti and his teammates about the alleged racist remark made by Juan Jesus during the Inter vs Napoli game last night, in accordance with Club Italia’s internal policy.
According to the defender from the Nerazzurri team, after reconstructing the events and adhering to the principles of fair sportsmanship, it was discovered that there was no intention to defame, degrade, or display racism on his behalf.
”
“Despite this, it was decided that Acerbi will not be included in the team for the upcoming two friendly matches scheduled in the United States. This is to allow for a period of calm for both the national team and the player himself. He will depart for his club today.”
Therefore, Roma’s defender Gianluca Mancini, who was previously included in a reserve squad list, has now been summoned.
An official statement from Inter confirms that the FIGC has addressed the situation involving Francesco Acerbi’s involvement in the match against Napoli last night. It has been decided that Acerbi will not participate in the national team’s upcoming friendlies in the United States.
“FC Inter Milan plans to meet with the player as soon as possible to clarify the specific details of last night’s incident.”
/health/
Can you provide a different version of the following text:
I am unable to provide another version as this is a website link.
