Orban accuses referee of racism? ‘Mysterious’ tweet after sending off in Parma-Verona

Sent off for protesting a decision. As a Black player in Italy, I can’t ignore how often we’re treated differently.

I love the game, and all I ask for is fairness, respect, and equal treatment on the pitch https://t.co/42hkihWgev

— Gift Orban (@GiftOrban_) February 15, 2026

An expulsion born from an excessive protest, in short, which however, according to Orban, could hide something else. “Expelled for protesting a decision. As a black player in Italy, I can’t ignore how often we are treated differently“, wrote an account that appeared to belong to the Nigerian striker on X, “I love this game and all I ask for is fairness, respect and equal treatment on the pitch.”

Regarding a post published today on a social media profile X attributed to the footballer Gift #OrbanHellas Verona specifies that this profile does not belong to Gift Orban.

In relation to a post published today on a social media profile on X attributed to Gift Orban, Hellas…

— Hellas Verona FC (@HellasVeronaFC) February 15, 2026

At the end of the match, in solidarity with their member, Hellas Verona went into press silence, but in the evening they published a post on their official account to deny the message published by the ‘alleged’ Orban: “Regarding a post published today on a social media profile X attributed to the footballer Gift Orban, Hellas Verona specifies that this profile does not belong to Gift Orban“.