‘Inter stadium closure is right’
‘Inter stadium closure is right’
The mayor of Milan agrees with Inter’s stadium ban, but “I don’t think we need to suspend the league”. The Nerazzurri have been given a two-match stadium ban, with a further one for the Curva Nord, after Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to racist absuse. “We’ve heard from the prefecture several times, and we’ll call […]
Inter fan dies after Inter-Napoli, Serie A won’t stop: the recap of the day
Inter fan dies after Inter-Napoli, Serie A won’t stop:…
27 December at 21:15 Following the tragic events that took place in connection to the game between Inter and Napoli last night, today has been an intensive day to say the least, with lots of news on the situation. The fight took place a few kilometres from the stadium, San Siro, and reportedly involved hundreds of ultras. […]
Gattuso: ‘Games should be stopped’
Gattuso: ‘Games should be stopped’
Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso agrees “the time has come for football to stop” when abuse is directed at black players but “I don’t think Italy is a racist country”. Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to racist chanting from Inter fans in last night’s match, with the Nerazzurri given a two game stadium ban as a […]
Hamsik to miss Bologna
Hamsik to miss Bologna
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik is expected to miss the Bologna game with a thigh injury, after going off against Inter. It was confirmed earlier today that the midfielder has suffered a hamstring injury, putting him in doubt for the final game before the winter break. Now Sky is reporting that Hamsik will miss the game […]
Inter release official statement to stand out against racism
Inter release official statement to stand out against racism
27 December at 19:48 Inter have released an official statement to stand out against racism after the abuse of some of their fans against Kalidou Koulibaly during Inter-Napoli last night: “In response to the events that took place during Inter vs. Napoli on Wednesday evening and the consequent decision reached by the Lega Nazionale’s Sports Court for Serie A, the Club would […]
‘Football increasingly disheartening’
‘Football increasingly disheartening’
The mayor Naples says football is “increasingly disheartening” after the racist abuse aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly. The Napoli defender was subjected to vile taunts during last night’s match against Inter, with Carlo Ancelotti saying his players will walk off if it happens again. “I agree with what Ancelotti said,” Luigi De Magistris said on Radio […]
Inter, Icardi: ‘I am disappointed, we must stop racism’
Inter, Icardi: ‘I am disappointed, we must stop racism’
27 December at 18:20 During the game between Inter and Napoli last night, Kalidou Koulibaly received racial abuse from the Nerazzurri fans, and even though announcements were made by the speaker, the abuse didn’t stop. On Instagram, Inter captain Mauri Icardi has expressed his disappointment with the fans, who continued to make the game […]
Napoli, Mertens sends heartwarming message to Koulibaly
Napoli, Mertens sends heartwarming message to Koulibaly
27 December at 18:40 Napoli striker Dries Mertens wanted to express his close friendship with his teammate Kalidou Koulibaly, after the racial howls towards the defender during the match between Inter and Napoli. On his Instagram account, he posted the following message: “You are one of the most beautiful people I know, please never change. […]
Mertens, Icardi offer Koulibaly support
Mertens, Icardi offer Koulibaly support
Dries Mertens, Mauro Icardi and Kwadwo Asamoah are among the players to show support to Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, after he was racially abused by Inter fans. The centre-back was subjected to vile chants throughout last night’s match, with the Partenopei asking repeatedly for the match to be suspended, but to no avail. Nerazzurri captain Mauro […]
Inter fans barred from Empoli
Inter fans barred from Empoli
Inter fans will not be allowed to attend Saturday’s match at Empoli, following a decision from the Florence prefecture. The Nerazzurri have been given a two-game stadium ban, with a further one for the Curva Nord, after fans racially abused Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. According to Sky, the Florence prefecture has now also decided that visiting […]