Francesco Acerbi was accused of insulting Juan Jesus during a match in March. The Inter defender was asked to leave the Italian national team gathering.
After investigation, no evidence made it possible to confirm these statements. Acerbi faced a 10-match suspension, which would have compromised his end of the season, but also his participation in the Euro in Germany (from June 14 to July 14) The 36-year-old defender denied any intention of being defamatory or racist at the time of his expulsion.