Alvaro Morata's wife has slammed the "outrageous and unacceptable" threats she received on social media after Spain pulled out of Euro 2020 on Tuesday.
Morata, who plays on loan from Atletico Madrid to Juventus, started on the bench at Wembley, but equalized in the 80th minute against Azzurri to cancel Federico Chiesa's opener and move to the semi-finals for extra time. Scored made.
The former Chelsea striker then saved a penalty as Italy advanced to Sunday's final with a 4-2 win on penalties.
Morata's wife Alice Campello, who is Italian, posted some alarming messages in Italian after the game on Instagram stories.
"Your husband has cancer... your kids too" was one of the texts they received, while another said: "Don't you dare post a picture of Morata's target or I'll go to your house and see you alive." I'll burn Instagram."
Campello responded to the abuse and wrote: "I'm honestly not a victim in relation to these messages, really. I don't think it's a factor of 'Italians', but of ignorance. However, I think that if so For a more fragile woman, this would have been a problem.
"Let's remember that this is a game of solidarity not to vent your frustrations. I really hope that serious measures can be taken in the future for these types of people as it is shameful and unacceptable."
Earlier in the tournament, Morata told a news conference that he and his family "received death threats and humiliation" after Spain's 1–1 draw with Poland during the group stages.
Spain coach Luis Enrique publicly backed his player, saying the threats "should be put in the hands of the police."
Morata, 28, received criticism for his lack of effectiveness throughout the tournament in Spain, yet his goal against Italy made him his country's top scorer in the Euro finals with six goals, one more than Fernando Torres.
After Spain's exit on Tuesday, Luis Enrique defended Morata and praised the player for handling so much pressure.
"He has faced many tough things at this European Championships and has shown a great level," said Luis Enrique. "Morata had a physical problem, yet he took the penalty. I have to congratulate him for his personality."
In March, Morata addressed the importance of mental health for football players, revealing that he had come close to suffering from depression during his first season at Chelsea and has since hired a psychologist to cope with day-to-day pressures. Seek to help cope.