Juventus was handed on Thursday a one-match stand closure for his or her followers racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku throughout the stormy first leg of the 2 groups’ Italian Cup semifinal.
In an announcement Serie A, who organise the cup, mentioned the decrease tier of the Allianz Stadium’s South Stand can be closed for one sport following racist chanting from “the majority of fans” in that part earlier than and whereas Lukaku netted his stoppage time penalty which gave Inter a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
An incredulous Lukaku was then given a second reserving and despatched off for his celebrations in entrance of the house supporters.
Serie A confirmed Lukaku’s crimson card, which means he will likely be suspended for one match.
Samir Handanovic and Juan Cuadrado had been additionally dismissed following a blazing post-match row as each groups had been at one another’s throats.
Juve’s goalscorer on the night time, Cuadrado has been given a three-match ban for grabbing Handanovic by the neck and punching him, whereas the Inter goalkeeper was banned for one sport for his position within the combat.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com