Bastoni admitted his reaction was poor in the moment but defended his competitive drive. Despite helping Inter secure a win, the 26-year-old faced a wave of abuse and death threats on social media.
Inter's Bastoni Apologizes for Derby Dive, Slams Hypocrites
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni apologized for the tactical foul that led to Pierre Kalulu's red card in the Derby d'Italia, dismissing critics as 'moralists' and 'hypocrites'.