Star defender Alessandro Bastoni came under fire after Saturday’s controversial Derby d’Italia clash between Inter Milan and Juventus.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the club will stand behind the Italian center-back during these difficult moments.
Alessandro Bastoni made the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Indeed, he simulated a foul to get Juventus ace Pierre Kalulu sent off before cameras caught him celebrating the red card with visible enthusiasm.
Meanwhile, Bastoni’s actions sparked intense responses on social media.
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Bastoni has started receiving death threats on social media, forcing him to shut down the comments section on his Instagram profile.
Frustrated after losing the derby, some Juventus supporters directed a wave of abuse at the Inter defender.
Furthermore, the controversy has escalated far beyond the events on the pitch, prompting the club to step in and offer their full backing.
As for the 26-year-old, he has yet to comment publicly since the final whistle.
If I were Bastoni, I wouldn’t care about all the off-field commotion. Show me a team or league in the world that doesn’t resort to “dirty tricks” to undermine their opponents. It’s commonplace to find a thousand excuses when you lose, but when you’re the winner, the various methods you employ to win the game are a testament to your intelligence.