Cagliari's Alberto Dossena denies racially abusing Udinese's Keinan Davis in Serie A game

AtalantaInternazionaleJuventusMilanNapoliScores & ScheduleStandingsPodcastsCagliari’s Alberto Dossena denies racially abusing Udinese’s Keinan Davis in Serie A gameDavis (wearing number nine) was visibly enraged after the full-time whistle. Enrico Locci via Getty Images Share articleUdinese’s Keinan Davis has accused Cagliari’s Alberto Dossena of racially abusing him, an accusation the defender has denied. The alleged incident happened during the latter stages of a Serie A meeting between the two sides at the Unipol Domus on Saturday. Udinese striker Davis posted a statement on Instagram that read: “This racist coward called me a monkey today during the game. I hope the Serie A association will do something about this but we will see.” Dossena, 27, denied the accusation via a statement of his own that read: “To be accused of racism saddens and hurts me. It’s a very serious accusation. “To insult someone like that would never enter my head. It’s the first time that I have to defend myself from a slanderous accusation. Such an act is far from my culture and education as a person.” A statement from Udinese read: “We express our utmost solidarity and full support for Keinan Davis, who was subjected to shameful racist abuse. The club reiterates its firm condemnation of such deplorable acts. “Udinese Calcio will defend Keinan in all forums and hopes for a swift resolution of the matter by the sporting authorities, in whom it has full confidence.” Cagliari said: “Calcio has taken note, with surprise and deep disappointment, of the statement issued by Udinese Calcio following today’s match. “The club reiterates in the strongest possible terms that its values, history and sporting culture leave no room for any form of discrimination, racism or violence, whether verbal or physical. “The matter concerning the events on the pitch was addressed and clarified after the match, with full regard for the facts, as the alleged incident found no objective evidence or substantiation.” The Athletic has approached Serie A for comment. Cagliari lost the game 2-0, with Davis, a 28-year-old English striker, assisting his side’s second goal. Davis came through the lower leagues in English football before going on to represent Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Watford. He joined Udinese in the summer of 2023. He has scored 10 goals in 28 Serie A games this season. Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms