Following major backlash after his controversial comments on his Juventus colleague being racially abused in a recent Serie A match, defender Leonardo Bonucci has seemingly backtracked on what he initially said.
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After Moise Kean was subjected to racist chants in Juve's 2-0 away win over Cagliari, reporters spoke to Bonucci at the end of the match, where he seemed to claim that both Kean and the fans were to blame.
The centre-back suggested that Kean should not have provoked the home crowd, comments for which he has got plenty criticism, including from fellow professionals such as Raheem Sterling and Memphis Depay.
Bonucci has now taken to Instagram to readdress the situation, admitting he was wrong in the way he conveyed his understanding of what happened.
"After 24 hours I want to clarify my feelings," he wrote on Instagram.
"I was interviewed right at the end of the game, and my words have been clearly misunderstood, probably because I was too hasty in the way I expressed my thoughts.
"Hours and years wouldn't be enough to talk about this topic. I firmly condemn all forms of racism and discrimination.
"The abuses are not acceptable at all and this must not be misunderstood."
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