Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, the Italian Football Federation said on Wednesday.
Fans will be allowed in the lower tier of the Allianz Stadium’s South
Stand for Sunday night’s clash with Serie A leaders Napoli after the decision
by the FIGC’s appeals court.
The FIGC did not say why Juve had won their appeal.
The section had been ordered shut for one match following racist
chanting from what was described as “the majority of fans” stood there before
and while Lukaku netted his stoppage-time penalty.
It gave Inter a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the two sides’ Italian Cup
semi-final.
An incredulous Lukaku was then shown his second yellow card of the match
and sent off for his celebrations in front of the home supporters, which were
considered provocative despite the abuse he received.
Samir Handanovic and Juan Cuadrado were also dismissed following a
blazing post-match row
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