Lecce Fans Boo Bastoni Over Previous Incident
G. E (Elbotola)
21 February 2026at17:45
Lecce fans consistently booed Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni during their team's match at the Stadio Via del Mare. This reaction from the supporters stems from a controversy that originated in a previous fixture between Inter Milan and Juventus.
The jeering was directly linked to an incident in that prior match, where Bastoni's simulation of a foul resulted in a Juventus player being sent off. The booing intensified every time Bastoni touched the ball or was involved in play during the clash against Lecce.
Bastoni had previously issued an apology for exaggerating the contact that led to the French Juventus player's red card.
Q&A
Why were Lecce fans booing Alessandro Bastoni during the match?
Lecce supporters booed Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni due to a previous incident where his simulation of a foul led to a Juventus player receiving a red card. Bastoni had issued an apology for exaggerating the contact.
What specific incident caused the controversy surrounding Alessandro Bastoni?
The controversy originated in a prior fixture between Inter Milan and Juventus, where Bastoni's exaggerated contact resulted in a French Juventus player being sent off, sparking the fan reaction.
