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Juventus Says Weston McKennie Targeted by Racist Abuse After Parma Match

Juventus says it will cooperate with sporting authorities to identify those responsible.

Overview

  • The club reported that remarks came from individuals in the away section as McKennie trained on the pitch after the 2-0 season opener.
  • Parma issued its own statement condemning the abuse and calling the behavior inexcusable.
  • McKennie entered as a late substitute, and the incident occurred post-match during warm-down activities with other non-starters.
  • Investigations are underway, the exact language has not been disclosed, and McKennie had not publicly commented in the coverage reviewed.
  • Reporters noted similar recent cases across Europe and past incidents involving McKennie, including sanctions following abuse from Fiorentina fans.