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Alessandro Bastoni and his family have been targeted with a wave of social media abuse following the controversial second yellow card shown to Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu in Inter Milan’s 3-2 Derby d’Italia victory.

Insults and threats ranged from “I hope your husband never leaves the stadium alive” to “May your husband live in fear for the rest of his life.”

Just a handful of many threatening messages sent to the Italian, via FCInter1908.

Bastoni was involved in a controversial incident in the 3-2 win.

Indeed, when he appeared to dive in order to get Juventus defender Kalulu sent off.

Inter 3-2 Juventus – Bastoni Hit With Wave Of Hate After Controversial Incident

Bastoni then celebrated the sending off, which further irritated Juventus fans, staff and players.

Bastoni’s wife, Camilla, also received messages directed at their children.

The couple responded by closing comments on their Instagram posts to protect their family.

While the incident on the pitch sparked debate, Inter insiders emphasize the player had no ill intent.

“Football has heated moments, but players shouldn’t face personal attacks,” a source noted.

The club condemned the harassment and reiterated its support for Bastoni and his family.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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