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Leonardo Bonucci Says Moise Kean Racism Comments Were 'Misunderstood'

Leonardo Bonucci has attempted to clarify his statement "the blame is 50-50" following team-mate Moise Kean being racially abused in Juventus' 2-0 win at Cagliari on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old scored Juve's second after Bonucci's opener, and in celebration he faced the home crowd and held his hands outstretched.

CAGLIARI, ITALY - APRIL 02:  Moise Kean of Juventus celebrates his goal 0-2 during the Serie A match between Cagliari and Juventus at Sardegna Arena on April 2, 2019 in Cagliari, Italy.  (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Per BBC Sport, Bonucci said after the match: "You celebrate goals with your team-mates. He could have done it differently. I think the blame is 50-50. Moise should not have done that and the Curva [fans] should not have reacted in that way.