According to Gazzetta.it the FIGC prosecutor investigation into the conduct of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku in the Inter-Milan derby on January 26 has been closed. The unsportsmanlike behaviour by both strikers as been deemed the responsibility of the club by FIGC to take a decision, with the Voodoo phrase use by Ibrahimovic not considered racist by the investigator.
Before a penalty is given the players and clubs have been given the opportunity to negotiate a reduced penalty, as required by the sports justice code.
At half time during the Coppa Italia match between Milan against AC Milan and Inter, Ibrahimovic said to Lukaku "Call your mom, go and do your shit voodoo rituals, little ass", It’s believed Ibrahimovic was referencing a quote from Everton major shareholder Farhad Moshiri, who said in January 2018 that Lukaku had turned down a new contract because of a ’voodoo message.’ Lukaku eventually left Everton and joined Ibrahimovic in Manchester United.
Romelu immediately understood Ibra's reference and he replied, "Do you want to talk about my mother? Why?", "Fuck you, you and your mother. Let's talk about yours, your mother: it's a p ...".
It all started after a foul by Romagnoli on Lukaku to which the Inter player reacted vehemently despite an attempt by Milan midfielder Saelemaekers to calm the striker down. At that juncture, Milan frontman intervened and the rest they say is history. The whole event unfolded under the watchful eye of referee Valeri who cautioned both strikers with a yellow card, A card that means Lukaku will miss the first leg of the semi-final.
Lukaku asked referee Valeri, "Why are you only talking to me? Go talk to him", Meanwhile, Zlatan continued to smile and said, "I'll wait for you later." And the aftermath came, as soon as the referee blows the first half whistle Lukaku went to physically challenge the Swede, barely stopped by the Nerazzurri team manager Tagliacarne, Lele Oriali and some teammates.
