Sassuolo winger Federico Di Francesco insists he did not provoke Juventus’ Douglas Costa with any racial slurs.

Costa took to Instagram to apologise for spitting at Di Francesco during Juve’s 2-1 win against Sassuolo on Saturday but noted ‘you don’t know what he said to me’.

Sassuolo winger Federico Di Francesco insists he did not provoke Juventus’ Douglas Costa with any racial slurs.

Costa took to Instagram to apologise for spitting at Di Francesco during Juve’s 2-1 win against Sassuolo on Saturday but noted ‘you don’t know what he said to me’.

Some quickly suggested the Brazilian was subjected to racism, but the son of Roma boss Eusebio responded through the Neroverdi’s Twitter account: “I’m deeply troubled by the allegations and inventions that have appeared in some national media outlets.

“All of this is offensive and derogatory. I won’t allow any racist behaviour and/or phrases, which don’t tie in with my ethical values and are the result of people’s imagination, to be attributed to me. I ask for and demand respect!”

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