‘I'm crazy… I'll beat the s*** out of you' – Heated moment furious Inter star Acerbi threatens to fight PSG fan
INTER MILAN star Francesco Acerbi threatened to fight a Paris Saint-Germain fan during a meet and greet in the US.
The Italian veteran, 37, is in Seattle with the Serie A giants for the Club World Cup.
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Francesco Acerbi got angry during a meet and greet in the US
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Bradley Barcola sent Acerbi to the ground during the Champions League final
During a fan meet and greet, Acerbi was cheekily reminded of the moment
Speaking via a translator, the centre-back was fuming with the supporter.
The translator sternly warned the fan: "You must be serious with him."
Acerbi then let rip in Italian, blasting: "I'm serious. Don't make fun of me - I don't like it… I'm crazy, I'll beat the s*** out of you."
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Inter are looking to bounce back quickly from their Champions League mauling as they compete in the Club World Cup.
The Italian giants are playing under new manager Cristian Chivu, with Simone Inzaghi having
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Inter drew their opener 1-1 vs Monterrey, with Acerbi playing the full 90 minutes.
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Acerbi was back in action in the Club World Cup earlier this week
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The defender was playing in his first match since the Champions League final, having turned down an Italy call-up.
Acerbi missed games against Norway and Moldova, as he felt "disrespected" by boss Luciano Spalletti, who has since resigned.
The 34-cap star wrote on Instagram: "It's not a decision I have taken lightly. However, I believe that in light of recent events the conditions aren't there today for me to go forward with serenity.
"I demand respect. If that respect is lacking from those who should lead the group, I prefer to step aside.
"I won't stay where I'm no longer truly wanted and it's clear I'm not part of the coach's project."
Spalletti subsequently resigned following an awful 3-0 defeat in Norway, with Gennaro Gattuso taking over.
Inter return to action this evening, as they face Japanese side Urawa Reds in Seattle.
They will then conclude their group stage campaign by taking on
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SOME of the world's biggest clubs are in action at this summer's Club World Cup in the United States!
Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13.
The likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane are showcasing their skills to packed crowds across the US.
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