Football: Racism rears its ugly head again in Serie A after Juventus' Blaise Matuidi cops abuse in successive games
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Verona supporters racially abused Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi following his opening goal during the Serie A league match on Dec 30.
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(REUTERS) - Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi says he was the subject of racial abuse during their 1-0 win at Cagliari on Saturday (Jan 6), days after fellow Serie A side Verona were reprimanded after their supporters directed similar abuse towards the Frenchman.
Verona were handed a fine and a suspended partial stadium ban after supporters racially abused the 30-year-old following his opening goal during Juventus' 3-1 away win on Dec 30.
"Today I experienced racism during the match. Weak people try to intimidate with hate. I am not a hater and can only be sorry for those who set bad examples," Matuidi wrote on his official Facebook account after Saturday's game.
"Football is a way to spread equality, passion and inspiration and this is what I am here for. Peace."
Matuidi, who has 62 caps for France, joined Juventus before the start of the current season and has scored twice for the Italian champions.
