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US Midfielder Weston McKennie Subject to Racist Abuse After Season-Opening Win in Italy
Juventus vowed full cooperation with authorities to identify Parma fans responsible for racist abuse against McKennie after their 2-0 Serie A victory, amid calls to eradicate discrimination in football.
U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie was subjected to racist abuse after Juventus completed a 2-0 season-opening win over Parma in the Serie A, the Italian club said Sunday.
Juventus posted a statement on social media saying McKennie was the target of "discrimatory racist remarks by individuals in the away section" while he was warming down with teammates on the pitch.
Juventus strongly condemned the incident and any form of racism, and will ensure full cooperation with the sporting justice authorities to identify those responsible.