US EditionUS Midfielder Weston McKennie Subject to Racist Abuse After Season-Opening Win in Italy
Juventus condemned discriminatory racist remarks aimed at McKennie during the match and pledged full cooperation with authorities to identify perpetrators.
- On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Juventus won 2-0 against Parma in a Serie A match in Turin where Weston McKennie faced racist abuse.
- The abuse occurred as McKennie, a U.S. midfielder who joined Juventus in 2020, warmed down with teammates and came from individuals in the away section.
- Juventus issued a strong statement condemning racism and pledged full cooperation with authorities to identify those responsible for the incident.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino called recent racist abuse incidents in European soccer, including those involving Schalke's Antwi-Adjei and others, 'unacceptable,' emphasizing ongoing problems in the sport.
- This latest abuse episode follows previous incidents such as Fiorentina's 2023 suspended stadium ban for racist chants at McKennie, highlighting persistent challenges in combating racism in European football.
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Juventus condemns racist abuse of US midfielder Weston McKennie after season-opening win in Italy
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Juventus Turin denounced this Monday that American Weston McKennie received racist insults from the grada visitor to the 'Bianconero' stadium, occupied by Parma fans. La entrada La ‘Juve’ denounces racist chants against McKennie was first published in the Digital Process.
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