AS Roma's Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan has expressed his hatred towards Serie A league leaders Juventus after he had a run-in with several Giallorossi supporters.
The 28-year-old raged when he heard the word 'Juventus' during the filmed conversation with the supporters.
Video of @OfficialRadja saying he hates @juventusfcen because they are "helped" with penalty kicks & fouls pic.twitter.com/PlUxhovx8d
"It's better to win one trophy with Roma than it is to win ten with Juventus," he stated in the video later published by Corriere dello Sport.
"I'm against Juve, have been since I was born. Before arriving at Cagliari, I hated them thananything else. I hate Juve. I would have given anything to beat Juve with Cagliari."
"If we don't win the league title we'llwin the Coppa Italia, and that's a promise."
These heated words have sparked controversy in the media between Juventus and Roma. Juventus are one of the most successful sides in the Serie A and most supported clubs in Italy's south, including Sicily.
Radja Nainggolan has started his own Juventus conspiracy theory.
It's Squawka Suggests time! pic.twitter.com/9gNL0M4SL8
Some commentators have suggested that his claim that'Juve always winning penalties' highlights his weakness and unsporting manner because it is one false accusation. AS Roma have so far been awarded ten penalties this season, while Juventus have only won a modest two.
It might be hard for some football experts to describe this as a sign of passion or just complete jealousy of a team that has worked extremely hard for their fine achievements.
The Roman club has been relegated in the past, however, the Old Lady have only relegated 2006 and have come a long way in the space of nearly 11 years.