Overview

• Francesco Acerbi confronted a PSG supporter outside Inter’s Seattle training ground on June 20, reacting to a taunt about his marking of Barcola and threatening “I’m crazy and I’ll pound you.”
• The exchange was relayed through an Inter staff translator, captured on video and widely shared online, provoking strong reactions from fans and commentators.
• The outburst highlights the squad’s ongoing distress from their 5–0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League final and complicates Chivu’s efforts to rebuild team morale.
• Acerbi’s latest incident follows earlier controversies, including a 2024 racial slur accusation by Juan Jesus and his recent refusal of an Italy national team call-up.
• Inter Milan opened the Club World Cup in the United States with a 1–1 draw against Monterrey as they aim to rediscover form under Cristian Chivu’s leadership.