JUVENTUS star Juan Cuadrado punched Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic as tensions boiled over at the end of their Coppa Italia clash.
The 1-1 draw descended into chaos in the final minutes following Romelu Lukaku’s late equaliser from the spot.
The striker was subjected to disgusting racist abuse during the match and reacted by shouting at the Juventus fans after his goal.
Lukaku received a second yellow card for “excessive celebration” and was shoved by Cuadrado, sparking a melee between the two sets of players.
The referee calmed down the situation but seconds later his final whistle sparked another clash.
Handanovic approached Cuadrado to remonstrate with the winger but their war of words got out of hand and the former Chelsea star pushed the goalie as he walked away.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
That infuriated Handanovic who went to shove him back, leading other players to get involved.
The pair were being separated when Cuadrado aimed a punch at Handanovic, hitting the Inter No1 in the face.
Both players were sent off for their involvement in the dispute and Cuadrado could be set for a lengthy ban.
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri dismissed the mayhem at the end of the game despite the three red cards.
Most read in Football
FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
He said: “It’s nothing, just a bit of chaos at the end of a balanced game
“We knew it would be difficult. Although they were coming off a difficult period, they are still Inter and proved it tonight.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
