25 Aug 2025, 20:40
Juventus Condemns Racist Behavior at the Address of McKennie
- McKennie became a victim of racist behavior during the match
- Juventus and Parma condemned the incident and pledged cooperation
- The problem of racism in European football remains relevant
During the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma, American midfielder Weston McKennie was subjected to racist abuse. The incident occurred after the match ended, when McKennie was alone with teammates after completing training drills.
In a statement, the Juventus club stated that McKennie became the object of "discriminatory racist remarks" from some Parma fans who remained in the stadium. The club categorically condemned this behavior and pledged to cooperate with sports authorities to identify the offenders.
Parma also condemned the actions of its fans, emphasizing the unacceptability of racism and discrimination. The club stressed its commitment to values of respect, inclusion, and equality.
This incident is part of a broader problem of racism in European football, which was recently highlighted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who condemned similar incidents that occurred during matches of the German Cup.
Tags: Sport/Football/Serie A (Italian League)