Mnchester United Anthony Elanga forward subjected to alleged racist comment by opponent.
“No-one should have to be exposed to racism, it is completely unacceptable,” said
Sweden manager Claes Eriksson.
“We all stand behind and support Anthony in this.”
In a statement, the FIGC said: “In relation to what was reported by the Swedish Football Association on its website and taken up by some media, the FIGC denies in the most absolute way that a footballer of the Under-21 national team, during the Italy v Sweden match played yesterday in Monza, expressed racist offenses against an opponent, among other things which, as far as we know, was not noticed by the match officials or the Uefa delegate.
“Hoping that the competent bodies will promptly clarify the case, as emerges from the television images broadcast… in the 92nd minute, two Swedish players rejoice for a long time for the goal and are recalled by Italian footballers to resume the game quickly. We reiterate that no racist offense was pronounced before, at that time or subsequently and that the FIGC will protect its image and that of its players.
“At the same time, the FIGC reaffirms the constant commitment made by all Italian football and in particular by the national teams, through numerous initiatives, to combat racism and once again condemns any discriminatory insult or episode of violence.”
