Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco slams social media rumours he racially abused Juventus’ Douglas Costa – “I’d die right now if I used racist words”.
The Neroverdi winger was spat on by the Juventus star at the end of Sunday’s game, with the Brazilian having previously attempted to elbow and headbutt him.
Douglas Costa’s furious reaction prompted speculation about what his opponent had said, and Di Francesco sought to address that tonight.
Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco slams social media rumours he racially abused Juventus’ Douglas Costa – “I’d die right now if I used racist words”.
The Neroverdi winger was spat on by the Juventus star at the end of Sunday’s game, with the Brazilian having previously attempted to elbow and headbutt him.
Douglas Costa’s furious reaction prompted speculation about what his opponent had said, and Di Francesco sought to address that tonight.
“On social media they attacked my character,” he fumed, speaking to Sky after the win over Empoli.
“I was disappointed but I tried to remove myself from this situation and I thank the Coach [Roberto De Zerbi] and my family.
“I just want to talk about the pitch and work, and leave behind this chapter which isn’t a good thing, but which happened.
“What did I say? I don’t want to talk about it. It’s normal that there are dirty words on the pitch. But I absolutely did not say racist things.
“I’d die right now if I used racist words, now I don’t want to talk about it for the rest of my career.”