Lukaku pardoned by the Federation for disqualification for Inter-Juventus? Gravina thinks about it – Corriere.it

A breakthrough. The Federation is seriously considering removing the disqualification from Romelu Lukaku, who in this case could be available to Simone Inzaghi for the second leg of the Coppa Italia between Inter and Juventus. To do that it should be applied the institution of grace.

A move that follows the many controversies following the appeal of the Nerazzurri club, rejected yesterday by the FIGC Court of Appeal with a formally correct decision in the face of an expulsion for a second yellow card. But with the pardon, the federation is trying to go further. A way to prevent Lukaku, from being a victim of racist chants, from becoming the only culprit. It is also a gesture of sensitivity to the values ​​of sport by the president Gabriele Gravina, who appears intent on defend the principle of the fight against racism with a concrete actand this even at the cost of having to face predictable reactions.

In the semi-final first leg of the Italian Cup between Juventus and Inter (finished 1-1, the second leg on Wednesday) Lukaku, after scoring the equalizer penalty, had cheered towards the Juventus Curva – who had been addressing racist chants at him for a few minutes – with the right hand to the forehead and the index finger of the left hand to the mouth as a sign of silence. A way of celebrating goals already experienced in the national team, for some even a provocative response to opposing fans. Juve’s Curva Sud was initially closed for one day, then disqualified by the sports judge. Hence yesterday’s Inter statement, in which the Nerazzurri club expressed great displeasure in acknowledging that the victim has become the only culprit. Now, with probable grace, a decisive step towards the right choice.