The judge of the Italian League requested more information on Tuesday before he ruled on racist abuse aimed at Juventus Midfielder Weston McKennie shortly after a match against Parma.
Juventus posted a statement on social media stating that the International of the United States was the target of «discriminatory racist comments in the road section», while he was warming up with teammates on the field after the Serie A match.
Judge Gerardo Mastandrea said that, after reading a report from the Italian prosecutor of the football federation, he needs the office of the public prosecutor to send more details and identify who was responsible.
The judge said that Parma should work together during the identification process.
Parma threatens to have his fans banished from road races or a partial stadium closing for home games.
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McKennie continued as a late replacement during Sunday’s game in Turin, who won Juventus 2-0.
Parma released a statement on Monday.
«Parma Calcio, in reference to the events that took place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin last night, condemn all forms of racism and discrimination firmly, both on and outside the field,» said it.
Juventus -midfielder Andrea Cambiaso was banned for two games for hitting an opponent in the face during the same game, the Serie A judge ruled.
Cambiaso will miss matches against Genoa and Inter Milan.
Cambiaso earned an unnecessary red card in the last minutes after together with Mathias Lovik for a high ball, and then responded by pushing the Parma player before he hit him in the face.
Published August 26, 2025