Supportive messages have poured in from across the football world for Samuel Umtiti after the former Barcelona star was racially abused by Lazio fans on Wednesday night.
Umtiti left the pitch in tears after Lecce came from behind to pick up an impressive 2-1 win over the side from Rome. Ciro Immoible put Lazio ahead early on with a neat finish, but Gabriel Strefezza's rebound and Lorenzo Colombo's finish from Federico Di Francesco’s cross completed the comeback for the home side in Serie A.
But Lecce’s win was overshadowed by appalling racism from the away end, who targeted Umtiti and Zambia international striker Lameck Banda. With the home supporters rallying to chant Umtiti’s name, the centre-back left the pitch in tears.
