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Published:Monday | June 22, 2020 | 12:09 AM
Torino’s Nicolas Nkoulou (left) kneels as he celebrates with his teammate, Andrea Belotti, after scoring his side’s opening goal during their Serie A match against Parma at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy, on Saturday.
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Torino’s Nicolas Nkoulou (left) kneels as he celebrates with his teammate, Andrea Belotti, after scoring his side’s opening goal during their Serie A match against Parma at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, Italy, on Saturday.

“#BlackLivesMatter”

– @TorinoFC1906_En

“This one is for all the people who’s fighting injustice. I am with you.”

– @RomeluLukaku9

– Italian Serie A side Torino FC has faced backlash on social media for posting a photo of one of its black players kneeling in front of a white one, although many have defended the club, saying it was merely a poorly executed post.

In contrast, Lukaku, who has been racially abused by fans numerous times this season, has seen his tweet met with a largely positive response despite negativity from some white Italian fans.