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Romelu Lukaku reps acknowledge "monkeys" racism apology as Serie A promises to consult black players
Serie A will consult with black players in Italy before launching their fresh anti-racism campaign.
The “No To Racism” launch this week, featuring the imagery of monkeys, sparked outrage and an apology from league chief executive Luigi De Siervo.
De Siervo says a new initiative, without the artwork of Simone Fugazzotto, will be ready for February and it is understood the league intends to speak to players subject to racist abuse in Italy in their preparations.
AC Milan and Roma were among the clubs that criticised the use of Fugazzotto’s work, which showed three monkeys with painted faces. Fugazzotto had defended the campaign and said "we are all monkeys".
Anti-racism campaigners also expressed their shock, with black players in Italy subject to monkey chants.
Romelu Lukaku has been targeted by racists while playing for Inter Milan and also criticised the “Black Friday” headline used by Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport when he faced Roma centre-back Chris Smalling.
Michael Yormark, chief executive of Roc Nation Sport, represents Lukaku and spoke to De Siervo after this week’s campaign launch.
Yormark told Telegraph Sport: “Luigi and I did have a conversation. He reached out to me and I reiterated what was done was completely inappropriate and insensitive and the fact he did come out with an apology is a step in the right direction. Now we have to see what the plan is to truly see if they are serious.”
De Siervo admitted in a statement that he “realised it was inappropriate”. He added: "We are committed to eradicate this from our beloved league. Serie A is working on its official anti-racism campaign, which cannot be identified with Simone Fugazzotto's work, and it will be presented by the end of February."
