Former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia clarifies the controversy surrounding Marcus Thuram’s laughter after Juventus took the lead in the Derby d’Italia, saying it was just a misunderstanding between the brothers.”
A contentious moment in the Derby d’Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus has been explained by former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia.
The incident involved Marcus Thuram, Inter’s star forward, laughing with his brother Khephren, who plays for Juventus, after Khephren scored a crucial header to level the game at 3-3. Ranocchia revealed that Marcus Thuram told his brother, “to tell the truth, you committed a foul,” which led to the brothers bursting into laughter.
This explanation comes after Inter fans were infuriated by the image of Marcus Thuram seemingly enjoying his brother’s goal. However, according to Ranocchia, the laughter was not a sign of disrespect or joy at Juventus’ goal but rather a lighthearted moment between the brothers.
The match itself was a thrilling encounter, with both teams creating numerous chances. Marcus Thuram had given Inter the lead, only for his brother Khephren to equalize with a header. In the end, Juventus emerged victorious, thanks to a stunning long-range goal from Vasilije Adzic in stoppage time.
Inter’s head coach, Cristian Chivu, downplayed the controversy surrounding Marcus Thuram’s laughter, telling the press to “stop making controversy.” Chivu’s comments suggest that the incident was blown out of proportion and that the focus should be on the team’s performance rather than individual moments.
