Chiesa sparks outrage

The chant for Chiesa caused great controversy.

According to The Athletic , not every word is hateful, but with Federico Chiesa, the problem is different. When he left Juventus to join Liverpool last summer, he sent a letter of thanks to the fans and teammates. Chiesa did not mention Juventus' leadership, only said that he was no longer in the plan and was forced to leave. It was a respectful farewell, not bitter.

However, in the Anfield stands, Liverpool fans composed a new song for Chiesa with provocative lyrics such as: "We heard the crying in Turin. F*** off Juve, I was a Liverpool fan".

The song quickly went viral, spreading and making a strong impression, especially after Chiesa scored to help Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 in the opening round of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Juventus is not a club to joke about. Last May marked the 40th anniversary of the Heysel tragedy, where 39 fans, mostly Juventini, died in the 1985 European Cup final when a wall collapsed after a fight. The pain is still deep in Turin and has never subsided. Many Italian fans consider Liverpool to be "historical sinners".

Therefore, the song's image of "Turin crying" made Juventus fans even more angry because they felt offended. On Italian social networks, many people criticized Liverpool for being shameless, even calling "The Kop" fans extremists.

Liverpool have repeatedly condemned songs mocking the Hillsborough tragedy that killed 96 people in 1989, so it's even more puzzling that they own a song that can touch the pain of others.

Juventus fans angry with Liverpool's actions towards Chiesa.

The Athletic stressed that the majority of Liverpool fans did not intend to reference the painful memory of Heysel, nor did they intend to attack Juventus. The song was simply to honor Chiesa's fighting spirit, not giving up despite his future being in doubt.

But the ill-considered choice of words leaves a dangerous loophole. It could become an excuse for Italian hooligans to rekindle old grudges. If Liverpool are drawn against Juventus in this season's Champions League, the situation will certainly be unpredictable.

The song has a catchy melody and Chiesa also seemed happy to hear the fans singing his name. But some opinions said that just a few adjustments, such as removing the "F* off Juve" or replacing it with "Goodbye Juve", would soften the message without losing the excitement.

In football, painful memories are hard to erase. At times, even a single unintentional line of song can open up a scar that has not yet healed. Liverpool have been through that with the Hillsborough tragedy, so they know better than anyone that a little subtlety can make a difference.

"Sometimes just a song is enough to rekindle the pain, and what football needs is not gloating, but respect," The Athletic concluded.

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