Football: suspected of racism, Francesco Acerbi forced to leave the Italian selection. The defender of Inter Milan and Squadra Azzurra left his team's rally this Monday, following racist insults from Juan Jesus.
The 36-year-old Inter Milan defender had given “his version of the facts” to his national team teammates and coach Luciano Spalletti “about the racist remark presumed”. Roma central defender Gianluca Mancini replaces Acerbi, who is expected to be questioned by FIGC disciplinary authorities.