Juan Jesus has hit back at Francesco Acerbi’s claims that he didn’t racially abuse the Napoli defender. Jesus claimed that Acerbi insulted him during Inter’s 1-1 draw with the Partenopei, but the Inter cente-back denied claims that he used any racist language.
Writing on Instagram, Juan Jesus clarified his position:
For me the matter was closed yesterday on the pitch with Acerbi’s apologies and I honestly would have preferred not to go back to something as ignoble as what I had to suffer.
Today, however, I read statements from Acerbi that are totally at odds with the reality of the facts, with what he himself said yesterday on the pitch and with the evidence also shown by videos and unequivocal lips in which he asks me for forgiveness.
So I’m not there. Racism is fought here and now.
Acerbi told me “go away black, you’re just a *****”. Following my protest to the referee he admitted that he had made a mistake and apologized to me, also adding: “for me, black man, it’s an insult like any other”.
Today he changed his story and claims that there was no racist insult.
I have nothing to add.
#notoracism
