Romelu Lukaku wants action taken after suffering racial abuse

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has called on Serie A to “take actions for real this time” after he was racially abused in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg against Juventus.

Lukaku was subjected to abuse from the home crowd after receiving a second yellow card for his celebrations in front of the Juventus supporters, having scored a stoppage-time penalty to earn Inter a 1-1 draw.

“History repeats... Been through it in 2019.. and 2023 again..” Lukaku wrote posted on Instagram on Wednesday.

“I hope the league really take actions for real this time because this beautiful game should be enjoyed by everyone.”

Scuffles broke out between both sides with Inter’s Samir Handanovic and Juventus’ Juan Cuadrado receiving red cards after full-time.

Juventus respond

Juventus have released the following statement: “Juventus Football Club, as always, are collaborating with the police to identify those responsible for the racist gestures and chants which took place last night.”

Inter show support for Lukaku

Inter showed their support for the Belgium international.

“We want to firmly reiterate that we stand united against racism and all forms of discrimination,” a club statement read.

“Football and sport must not only be a place for emotion but also for clear and shared values, and what we saw last night in the final minutes of the Juventus vs Inter Coppa Italia semi-final in Turin has no place in our sport.

“This is why we reiterate our support, affection and solidarity to Romelu Lukaku, just as the world of football is doing from all over since the incident.

“Stay strong Rom, we stand with you!”