According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the issuance of a judgment by the sports judge regarding Francesco Acerbi is deemed improbable today. However, supplementary investigation is anticipated to ascertain the possibility of imposing a ban on the Inter defender.
The report suggests that the Inter defender, Acerbi, is unlikely to face immediate suspension by the sports judge, as uncertainties persist regarding the alleged racial abuse directed towards Napoli’s Juan Jesus during the Inter-Napoli match on Sunday.
Nevertheless, the absence of an immediate ban does not preclude the potential for Acerbi to face disciplinary action. La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that the sports judge intends to conduct further investigation to elucidate the events that transpired at San Siro.
Subsequent inquiries by prosecutors will entail the examination of video evidence and testimonies from witnesses, aiming to establish the veracity of the accusations against Acerbi and determine whether punitive measures are warranted.
What happened between Acerbi and Juan Jesus
Napoli’s center-back, Juan Jesus, levied accusations of racism against Acerbi subsequent to a Serie A encounter held at the Stadio Meazza on Sunday. Initially, the Brazilian defender extended a form of ‘forgiveness’ towards Acerbi for purportedly employing racist language, while the Nerazzurri luminary withdrew from participation in Italy’s national team, despite maintaining that his statements were devoid of any defamatory, disparaging, or racially motivated intent.
Upon his return to Milan on Monday, Acerbi adamantly reiterated that he had not articulated ‘anything racist’, prompting Juan Jesus to disseminate an Instagram post disclosing the alleged derogatory remarks attributed to Acerbi from the previous Sunday.
How long Acerbi could be banned for
If convicted, Acerbi will face a minimum suspension of 10 Serie A matches in accordance with the stipulations outlined in Article 28 of the Code of Sports Justice.