Overview

• The abuse occurred during a post‑match warm‑down on the pitch after a 2-0 season opener in Turin, with remarks coming from the away section.
• Juventus issued a public condemnation of the incident and said it will fully assist investigators to pinpoint those involved.
• McKennie entered as a late substitute in the match, which featured a Serie A debut goal for Canada forward Jonathan David.
• No arrests or identified perpetrators have been announced as inquiries continue, according to the club’s statement.
• The episode follows prior incidents involving McKennie and forms part of a wider pattern of racist abuse in European football noted recently by FIFA, with separate police action reported in England after allegations involving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.