Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who is on loan to Sampdoria from Inter Milan became the target of racist chants and monkey noises from a section of Brescia supporters at the Stadio Mario Rigamonti on Sunday night, January 12.
The racist abuse began immediately after kick-off, with audible ‘boos’ directed at 21-year-old Akinsanmiro throughout the early stages of the game, according to Corriere della Sera.
The situation became so severe for 30 minutes that the stadium announcer had to repeatedly call for the home fans to cease their behaviour, warning that the match could be suspended if the racist chants continued.
Reacting to the opening goal the 21-year-old Nigerian, celebrated by mimicking a monkey gesture towards the offending section of the crowd. the situation on the field became increasingly heated, with several rough challenges directed at Akinsanmiro.
