Italy Center-Back Receives Club Support Amid Death Threats Social Media After Controversial Dive In Inter Milan 3-2 Juventus Win | OneFootball

Italy Center-Back Receives Club Support Amid Death Threats Social Media After Controversial Dive In Inter Milan 3-2 Juventus Win | OneFootball

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·16 February 2026

Italy Center-Back Receives Club Support Amid Death Threats Social Media After Controversial Dive In Inter Milan 3-2 Juventus Win

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Star defender Alessandro Bastoni came under fire after Saturday’s controversial Derby d’Italia clash between Inter Milan and Juventus. 

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the club will stand behind the Italian center-back during these difficult moments.


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Alessandro Bastoni made the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Indeed, he simulated a foul to get Juventus ace Pierre Kalulu sent off before cameras caught him celebrating the red card with visible enthusiasm.

Meanwhile, Bastoni’s actions sparked intense responses on social media.

Inter Milan to Help Alessandro Bastoni Get Through Difficult Times After Juventus Derby

Article image:Italy Center-Back Receives Club Support Amid Death Threats Social Media After Controversial Dive In Inter Milan 3-2 Juventus Win

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 16: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Bastoni has started receiving death threats on social media, forcing him to shut down the comments section on his Instagram profile.

Frustrated after losing the derby, some Juventus supporters directed a wave of abuse at the Inter defender.

Furthermore, the controversy has escalated far beyond the events on the pitch, prompting the club to step in and offer their full backing.

As for the 26-year-old, he has yet to comment publicly since the final whistle.

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