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.
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Serie A judge seeks more information in case of racist abuse directed at Juventus' Weston McKennie
The Italian league’s judge has requested more information before issuing a ruling over racist abuse directed at Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie shortly after a game against Parma
Racism Controversy at Serie A: Judge Seeks Details in McKennie Case | Sports-Games
The Italian league's judge needs more information before ruling on racist abuse against Juventus' Weston McKennie. The player was targeted after a match against Parma. Parma faces potential sanctions. Meanwhile, Andrea Cambiaso received a suspension for violent conduct during the same game.
USMNT Star Weston McKennie Allegedly Subjected To Racial Abuse In Italy
U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) star Weston McKennie, who plays for the Italian club Juventus, was allegedly targeted by racial abuse from spectators following Sunday's 2-0 win over Parma at Allianz Stadium.McKennie didn't start the match, but entered as a substitute in the 89th minute. The incident allegedly occurred when McKennie and other teammates were doing some post-match training on the field. Following the incident, the Juventus FC offi…
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