Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi says he was the victim of racist abuse during his side's 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Saturday.
The France international revealed in a post on his official Facebook page that he was the subject of racist taunts by unspecified individuals.
"Today I experienced racism during the match," he wrote. "Weak people try to intimidate with hate. I am not a hater and can only be sorry for those who set bad examples.
"Football is a way to spread equality, passion and inspiration and this is what I am here for. Peace."
Verona were hit with a €20,000 fine and a partial stadium ban, suspended for a year, for racist chants by their fans towards Matuidi in Juve's 3-1 win on December 30.
The champions, whose 1-0 win on Saturday came courtesy of Federico Bernardeschi's second-half goal, are a point behind leaders Napoli in the Serie A standings.
Merci pour tous vos messages, grazie per i vostri messaggi, thanks all for your messages Aujourd’hui j’ai été victime...
Posted by Blaise Matuidi -Page Officielle- on Saturday, 6 January 2018
