Inter confirm Francesco Acerbi surgery

Inter have confirmed that centre-back Francesco Acerbi has undergone surgery, following a groin injury he picked up at the end of the season. The 36-year-old veteran is set to miss the EURO’s, having had persistent discomfort that led him to undergo surgery.…

Gatti on standby for Italy squad

Juventus defender Federico Gatti has been called up for the Italy squad after Inter centre-back Francesco Acerbi has been forced to withdraw from the squad for EURO 2024 due to an injury. The squad is scheduled to convene at the Coverciano training…

Farris: “Acerbi is Anything but a Racist”

Inter’s assistant coach Massimiliano Farris insists that Francesco Acerbi is ‘anything but a racist’. Speaking after the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 win over Empoli, Farris was quizzed on a number of topics, not least the ongoing fallout from the Acerbi-Juan Jesus incident: “The performance?…

Tuttosport: Inter want to part ways with Francesco Acerbi

Tuttosport claim that Inter are ready to part ways with defender Francesco Acerbi this summer. The newspaper outline how two contentious issues have ruffled feathers at the club’s helm. Despite the upcoming fixture against Empoli and his potential role until the end…

Buffon on Racism: “Mistakes can be made, but in good faith”

Gianluigi Buffon, the former Juventus and Italian National Team goalkeeper , who now serves as the team’s head of delegation, has weighed in on the topic of racism in light of the Acerbi-Juan Jesus case. Buffon made his remarks during an appearance…

Gazzetta: Juan Jesus Considers legal action following Acerbi verdict

La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Napoli defender Juan Jesus may consider legal action following Francesco Acerbi’s acquittal. Juan Jesus alleged that the Inter defender racially abused him when the two sides met, just before the international break. Italy’s sporting justice has…

Napoli release statement condemning Acerbi verdict

Napoli released a statement after Francesco Acerbi was cleared of using racist language towards Juan Jesus, condemning the decision. The Inter defender faced a 10-match ban for alleged racially insulting the Napoli the defender, but was acquitted by the Italian Sporting Justice.…

Inter defender Francesco Acerbi acquitted of racism charges

Inter defender Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted of racism charges following an investigation by the Federal Prosecutor. The alleged incident involved Napoli defender Juan Jesus, who accused Acerbi of using insulting racist language towards him when the two sides met before the…

Francesco Acerbi signed new Inter contract before Napoli match

Francesco Acerbi has purportedly inked a fresh deal with Inter shortly before being embroiled in a racial controversy involving Napoli’s Juan Jesus. The 36-year-old centre-back finds himself in the spotlight in Serie A following allegations of racially abusing Juan Jesus during the…

Acerbi Hearing Tomorrow: Verdict Expected Next Week

The investigation into the alleged racist incident involving Francesco Acerbi and Juan Jesus will be concluded over the weekend, with a verdict expected next week.  La Gazzetta dello Sport (via CalcioeFinanza) report that  Federal Prosecutor Giuseppe Chinè aims to wrap up the…

Acerbi Claims Juan Jesus Misheard What he Said

Francesco Acerbi has reportedly spoken with Inter regarding the alleged racist incident involving Juan Jesus, claiming that the Napoli defender misheard him. Acerbi was accused of using racial insults during the Nerazzurri’s 1-1 draw with Napoli at the weekend, with Juan Jesus…

Juan Jesus Hits Back At Acerbi Claims

Juan Jesus has hit back at Francesco Acerbi’s claims that he didn’t racially abuse the Napoli defender. Jesus claimed that Acerbi insulted him during Inter’s 1-1 draw with the Partenopei, but the Inter cente-back denied claims that he used any racist language.…