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Opponents in club but teammates in selection, Marcus Thuram and Mike Maignan have another thing in common. They proclaim loud and clear in Italy their fight against racism, which is unfortunately very present in many Serie A stadiums. The goalkeeper has been the victim of malicious acts on several occasions, including one recently which saw a supporter being banned from playing. tribune for life. To combat this, the former Lille player has indicated on several occasions that players must show their disapproval by leaving the field for good.
“I completely agree with Mike Maignan, we have to leave the field. If the player stays on the field, it sends the signal that these things can happen. We must bang our fists on the table and make it clear that this is unacceptable.”, supports the striker, indirectly concerned last weekend since his teammate, Francesco Acerbi, would have insulted Juan Jesus, the Naples player, as a “nigger”. He did not join the Italian team because of this. “In a procedure as serious as this, it is normal for the player to be left at the club to prepare his defense, and not to go to the selection”adds Thuram.
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