The Italy team spokesman Paolo Corbi
said Tuesday that all the Azzurri were against racism, even the
majority of the team who didn't take the knee before Sunday's
1-0 win over Wales at the Euros.
"On behalf of the all the team we reiterate that we are against
all forms of racism, we discussed this and obviously we want to
reaffirm this position," said Corbi.
"Joining in or not joining in a form of protest, however
symbolic, doesn't mean ignoring the fight against racism".
Five of the 11 Azzurri - Emerson Palmieri, Andrea Belotti,
Rafael Toloi, goalscorer Matteo Pessina and Federico
Bernardeschi - took the knee in the Black LIves Matter gesture
ahead of the Wales match.
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