Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Pisa’s Michele Marconi is handed a 10-match ban for racially abusing Nigeria’s Joel Obi

Nigeria and Chievo Verona's Joel Obi

Pisa’s Michele Marconi has been handed a 10-match ban for racially abusing Nigeria and Chievo Verona’s Joel Obi.

The incident happened during a Serie B match on 22 December last year.

Marconi “addressed racist insults to Chievo midfielder Joel Obi during the Pisa-Chievo game on Dec.22,” an FIGC statement said.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHAdzWs4DX/

Chievo said in a statement after the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw in Pisa, that the 29-year-old was “the object of an infamous and disgraceful phrase that has nothing to do with the most basic values of sport, ethics and respect.”

They said that Marconi used the phrase “the slave revolt” towards former Inter Milan and Torino midfielder Obi.

Pisa said at the time that the club “distanced itself” from Chievo’s statement, adding the alleged insult was not detected by match officials or the microphones around the pitch.

“Moreover, our player confirmed that he had not addressed any insults to the opposing player, let alone racially motivated ones,” it added.

You May Also Like

On Friday night, 2021 Hall of Fame Finalist Paul Pierce made headlines for going on Instagram Live. The former 10-time All-Star was featured smoking,...

The events that led to Paul Piece’s swift exit from ESPN have been buzzing around the internet. Reactions and responses have been coming from...

Football

A video has been released online, displaying a staff member from Eko Hotel having an argument with Joseph Yobo   https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNkVGFoF0E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 15 players were...

Paris St Germain forward Neymar pledged his future to the Ligue 1 champions, saying talks of a contract renewal at the club are no...

Copyright © 2024 Afroballers