Juventus’ Blaise Matuidi on racist fans: ‘Weak people try to intimidate with hate’

• Midfielder says he was racially abused during game at Cagliari’
• ‘Football is a way to spread equality, passion and inspiration’

Juventus’ Blaise Matuidi has said he was racially abused during his side’s 1-0 win at Cagliari, two days after Verona were hit by a suspended partial stadium ban and a fine after their fans racially abused the Frenchman.

The 30-year-old, who joined Juventus from Paris St-Germain last summer, took to Facebook to make clear his dismay, saying: “Today I experienced racism during the match. Weak people try to intimidate with hate.”

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