Osimhen: Hellas Verona fined €12,000 for racist chants

Following the racists chants by their followers through the matchday conflict with Napoli, Hellas Verona has been fined €12,000 by the Italian FA, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.

Napoli traveled to Hellas Verona for his or her opening fixture of the 2022/23 Serie A season. It was a really entertaining sport, because the Gialloblu tried to match every part that the Partenopeans threw at them.

It was confirmed that the house followers had been singing racist chants towards Osimhen which resulted in his mockery celebration after placing Napoli forward earlier than the break.

Following investigation on the matter, the Serie A disciplinary physique has discovered Hellas Verona responsible, and they’ll pay a €12,000 tremendous.

Racism isn’t a brand new factor in Italian soccer, as instances involving African gamers have all the time surfaced. Nonetheless, it’s hoped that with extra stringent measures, there can be a change quickly.