Napoli defender Juan Jesus intervenes after 24 hours of silence on the affair which saw him, despite himself, protagonist on the field during the match against Inter at San Siro. And he denies Francesco Acerbi's version of the case of the alleged racist insult on the field. “For me, the matter was closed yesterday on the pitch with Acerbi's apologies and honestly, I would have preferred not to return to something as despicable as what I had to endure,” explains the Brazilian , who has worn the Inter jersey in the past. 4 seasons, “I read statements from Acerbi that are totally contradictory with the reality of the facts, with what he himself said yesterday on the field and with the proof also shown by videos and lips unequivocally in which he asks me for forgiveness. And he continues by repeating the sentence which would have been addressed to him by his opposition colleague: “I do not agree with that. Racism is fought here and now. Acerbi told me: “Go black, you're only one Negro“. Following my protest to the referee, he admitted having made a mistake and apologized to me, then he also added: “for me, a black man, it is an insult like any other”. Today, he changes his version and affirms that there was no racist insult. I have nothing to add.” Meanwhile, Acerbi is on the national team's squad list for the tour to the United States, where Luciano Spalletti's Azzurri will play two friendly matches.
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