The on-loan defender is getting used to life in Italy but used his time with the media to speak out against racism
Roma defender Chris Smalling says racism is “unacceptable” and “should not be stood for”, in his first press conference since joining the Italian club from Manchester United.
The English centre-half joined Serie A side on transfer deadline day, crossing over on loan for a season from the Red Devils after it became apparent he was no longer a first-choice selection at Old Trafford.
Smalling was still at the Theatre of Dreams when Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford were racially abused, and after making the move to Italy - the scene of racism directed at former team-mate Romelu Lukaku - he called for change with a problem he believes is a worldwide issue.