By AFP 19 April 2023 | 4:08 pm Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday. A view shows the logo of the Juventus Italian Serie A football club on April 21, 2021 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. – Italian champions Juventus, one of the driving forces behind the the new European Super League said on April 21, 2021 the project could not go ahead as planned after the withdrawal of most of the 12 founding teams. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday. Fans will be allowed in the lower tier of the Allianz Stadium’s South Stand for Sunday night’s clash with Serie A leaders Napoli after the decision by the FIGC’s appeals court. The FIGC did not say why Juve had won their appeal. The section had been ordered shut for one match following racist chanting from what was described as “the majority of fans” stood there before and while Lukaku netted his stoppage-time penalty. It gave Inter a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the two sides’ Italian Cup semi-final. An incredulous Lukaku was then shown his second yellow card of the match and sent off for his celebrations in front of the home supporters, which were considered provocative despite the abuse he received. Samir Handanovic and Juan Cuadrado were also dismissed following a blazing post-match row. Juve’s goalscorer on the night, Cuadrado was given a three-match ban for grabbing Handanovic by the neck and punching him, while the Inter goalkeeper was banned for one game for his role in the fight. Juve are also awaiting on a decision on whether their appeal against a 15-point penalty for illicit transfer activity will be upheld. Italy’s highest sporting court is examining the ruling handed down by the FIGC’s appeals court in January. Sport 3 hours ago Organisers of the 2023 Mike Ekoja Captain’s Cup have set a N2 million prize money for the winner of the professional category of this year’s golf tournament. The tournament which is in its 24th edition is in honour of Ekoja, the outgoing captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Competition Secretary, IBB… 3 hours ago Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday. 6 hours ago Marcus Rashford has returned to training for Manchester United, giving the club a major boost ahead of the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla on Thursday. The England international, who has scored a career-high 28 goals this season, suffered a groin strain in a 2-0 win over Everton on April 8. United… 10 hours ago Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has equaled the goalscoring record of compatriot, Obafemi Martins, in the Uefa Champions League. Osimhen was on the scoresheet to help Napoli play out a 1-1 draw with AC Milan on Tuesday night. The Nigerian strike’s spectacular header in the Partenopei’s 1-1 draw against Milan made him match Martins’ record for… 15 hours ago Bendel Insurance are still the team to beat as the 2022/23 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) enters the home run. The Benin Arsenal are the only unbeaten team in the 14-week-old abridged league, which champion would be decided by a Super…
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