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Torino: Zakaria Aboukhlal victim of racist insults

Antonio Raimondo’s serious injury caused a wave of particularly shameful reactions on social networks. Since the official announcement of the…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:29 AM
Torino: Zakaria Aboukhlal victim of racist insults
Key Things to Know
  • Torino's Zakaria Aboukhlal received threats and racist insults on social media following Antonio Raimondo's injury.
  • Frosinone striker Antonio Raimondo suffered a serious left ankle injury during the match.
  • Aboukhlal immediately apologized after the match, stating he had no intention of causing harm.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Torino midfielder Zakaria Aboukhlal has been subjected to insults, threats, and racist abuse on social media following a challenge that seriously injured Frosinone striker Antonio Raimondo. Raimondo suffered a left ankle injury during the match, sparking severe backlash aimed at Aboukhlal's recent Instagram posts.

The Moroccan player apologized immediately after the contest, expressing regret and stating that he had no intention of hurting Raimondo. Despite Aboukhlal's public apology, several online users escalated their reactions beyond sporting criticism by posting abusive and racist comments.

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