In the derby of the 29th stage of Serie A between “Inter” and “Napoli” (1:1), there was a sad moment that happened in the 59th minute of the game. The incident led to the exclusion of the player from the Italian national team.

Francesco Acherbi and Juan JesusPhoto: LaPresse / ddp USA / Profimedia

Francesco Acerbo was kicked out of the Italian national team for racially abusing Juan Jesus in the match between Inter and Napoli

Inter and Napoli drew 1:1 in the most important match of the 29th stage of the first Italian league.

Although the game was beautiful, lively, it also had a less pleasant moment in the 59th minute, when Francesco Acherbi allegedly made racist comments towards Juan Jesus.

The player of the champion of Italy called the referee Federico La Penna to strongly complain about the insults that were directed at him. Acherby was not sanctioned but would apologize at the end of the game.

Despite this, the headquarters of the Italian national team did not agree with the position of the “Inter” player, and the defender was excluded from the team until the situation was clarified and replaced by Gianluca Mancini (Roma).

Luciano Spalletti’s team will fly to the United States on Tuesday to face FIFA’s 50th-ranked Venezuela on Thursday at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, home to Inter Miami, Lionel’s team Messi is playing.

In three days, the Squadra Azzurri will face Ecuador, ranked 32nd by FIFA, in New York at Red Bull Arena, the home of another MLS team, the New York Red Bulls.