Serie A: Discriminatory chants prompt suspension of Roma-Napoli game
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Discriminatory chants prompt suspension of Roma-Napoli game

India TV News  

Discriminatory chants prompted a Serie A soccer game between Roma and Napoli to be briefly suspended Saturday. Referee Gianluca Rocchi made the decision in the second half after Roma fans aimed anti-territorial chants at Napoli. An Associated Press photographer next to the pitch also heard sporadic racist chants aimed at Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is black. During the suspension, Rocchi gathered teams in the center circle, then Roma forward Edin Dzeko encouraged fans to applaud rather than jeer the opposition.

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Lazio and Atletico Madrid punished by Uefa after racist behaviour from fans
3 months ago

Lazio and Atletico Madrid punished by Uefa after racist behaviour from fans

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lazio and Atletico Madrid have been sanctioned for …

Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby
9 months ago

Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby

The Hindu  

Serie A asked on Tuesday for further investigation into alleged racist chanting from fans during the weekend’s stormy Rome derby, won 1-0 by AS Roma. In a statement Italy’s top flight requested that football federation prosecutors probe chants from both sets of supporters directed at Roma striker Romelu Lukaku and Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. Serie A also asked for further …

Napoli players take a knee in public show of support after alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus
9 months, 1 week ago

Napoli players take a knee in public show of support after alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Napoli’s players took a knee before their Serie …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England

News 18  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday. “The players affected by Saturday’s events have my undivided support.” Fans aimed monkey chants at AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Milan’s dramatic 3-2 win at Udinese, with …

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans during a top-tier Italian league game on Saturday — prompting the match to be suspended briefly during the first half. “They made monkey noises and it’s not the first time it’s happened to me,” the 28-year-old Maignan told DAZN. Voting lines now …

Serie A: AC Milan Pip Udinese 3-2 in Match Marred by Racist Chants Aimed at Mike Maignan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Serie A: AC Milan Pip Udinese 3-2 in Match Marred by Racist Chants Aimed at Mike Maignan

News 18  

Third-place AC Milan won 3-2 at Udinese in a match that was suspended briefly during the first half for racist chants aimed at Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Shortly after Milan had scored to take a 1-0 lead and Milan was about to take a goal kick, Maignan signalled to his teammates to stop, walked to the referee and then to …

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly

Associated Press  

UDINE, Italy — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans during a top-tier Italian league game on Saturday — prompting the match to be suspended briefly during the first half. “They made monkey noises and it’s not the first time it’s happened to me,” the 28-year-old Maignan told DAZN. …

De Rossi’s debut at Roma is a success with 2-1 win over Verona. Udinese-Milan suspended for racism
11 months, 3 weeks ago

De Rossi’s debut at Roma is a success with 2-1 win over Verona. Udinese-Milan suspended for racism

Associated Press  

ROME — There were protests outside the stadium following the firing of José Mourinho. It was a unique atmosphere for De Rossi’s debut as Roma quickly shed Mourinho’s defensive style for a more offensive approach in a 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Hellas Verona in Serie A on Saturday. Michael Folorunsho pulled one back for Verona with a long, swerving shot …

Partial stadium closure for Lazio after racist chants at Lukaku in Italian Cup match against Roma
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Partial stadium closure for Lazio after racist chants at Lukaku in Italian Cup match against Roma

Associated Press  

MILAN — Lazio has been punished with a partial stadium closure for racist chants during its Italian Cup victory against city rival Roma, while players from both teams were given bans on Friday. Lazio will have four sectors of the Stadio Olimpico closed for its Serie A match against defending champion Napoli on Jan. 28 following racist chanting aimed at …

Roma boss Jose Mourinho charged with abusing Europa League final match official: UEFA
1 year, 7 months ago

Roma boss Jose Mourinho charged with abusing Europa League final match official: UEFA

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho has been charged with using abusive language against a match official, governing body UEFA said on Friday after the Portuguese manager was filmed shouting at officials following AS Roma’s loss to Sevilla in the Europa League final. Referee Anthony Taylor attracted the ire of the Roma boss following the shootout loss to Sevilla in UEFA’s second-tier final on …

Atalanta hit with stand closure for Juventus’ Vlahovic racist abuse
1 year, 8 months ago

Atalanta hit with stand closure for Juventus’ Vlahovic racist abuse

The Hindu  

Atalanta was ordered on Tuesday to play one Serie A match with a stand closed after supporters racially abused Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic at the weekend. In a statement, Serie A said that the Curva Nord section of the Gewiss Stadium, where Atalanta’s hardcore fans stand, would be shut for “boorish, racially discriminatory chants” directed at the Serbia striker towards …

Romelu Lukaku’s ban overturned in statement against racism
1 year, 8 months ago

Romelu Lukaku’s ban overturned in statement against racism

The Hindu  

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku will play in the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg against Juventus on Wednesday after his one-match ban was overturned on Saturday by the president of the Italian Football Federation as a measure to fight racism. Inter expressed its disappointment on Friday when Italy’s Sports Court of Appeal upheld the ban for Lukaku, imposed after his …

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended

The Hindu  

A partial stadium ban imposed on Juventus for racist chants directed toward Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been suspended. The Italian football federation made the decision Friday following an appeal of the penalty issued by the Serie A judge — meaning that Juventus will be permitted to have a full stadium for its next home game in the league …

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended

Associated Press  

ROME — A partial stadium ban imposed on Juventus for racist chants directed toward Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been suspended. The Italian soccer federation made the decision Friday following an appeal of the penalty issued by the Serie A judge — meaning that Juventus will be permitted to have a full stadium for its next home game in …

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku

Associated Press  

MILAN — Juventus was given a partial stadium ban for its next home game in the Italian Cup after some of its supporters directed racist chants at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku’s gesture enraged the opposing team and the game ended in a scuffle between the two squads, with Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic also …

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku

The Independent  

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Juventus given one-match stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse
1 year, 9 months ago

Juventus given one-match stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse

The Hindu  

Juventus was handed on Thursday a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku during the stormy first leg of the two teams’ Italian Cup semifinal. In a statement Serie A, who organise the cup, said the lower tier of the Allianz Stadium’s South Stand would be closed for one game following racist chanting from …

Romelu Lukaku's Representatives Urge Action Following Coppa Italia Semis Racist Abuse
1 year, 9 months ago

Romelu Lukaku's Representatives Urge Action Following Coppa Italia Semis Racist Abuse

News 18  

Romelu Lukaku’s management company reacted with outrage after the Inter Milan forward was shown a second yellow card and then sent off for a gesture toward Juventus fans who directed racist chants at him. Lukaku’s gesture enraged the opposing team and the game ended in a scuffle between the two squads, with Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado and Inter goalkeeper Samir …

Romelu Lukaku wants action from Serie A on racist abuse during Inter vs Juventus
1 year, 9 months ago

Romelu Lukaku wants action from Serie A on racist abuse during Inter vs Juventus

The Hindu  

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has urged Serie A to take action after he was subjected to racial abuse during Tuesday’s Coppa Italia draw with Juventus, with the Turin side saying they were collaborating with police to find those responsible. “Tonight’s racist remarks made towards Romelu Lukaku by Juventus fans in Turin were beyond despicable and cannot be accepted,” Roc …

Serie A condemns racism after Juventus fans abuse Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A condemns racism after Juventus fans abuse Lukaku

The Hindu  

Serie A condemned on Wednesday “all instances of racism” in Italian football after Romelu Lukaku was abused during Inter Milan’s cup semifinal clash at Juventus. Lukaku scored a stoppage time penalty which secured Inter a 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s first leg but was then sent off after his celebrations in front of the Juve fans earned him a second booking. …

Lazio given suspended stadium ban for antisemitic chants
1 year, 9 months ago

Lazio given suspended stadium ban for antisemitic chants

Associated Press  

ROME — Lazio was given a suspended partial stadium ban Tuesday after some of its fans directed antisemitic chants at Roma during the city derby last month. The Serie A judge ordered the Curva Nord, the northern end of the Stadio Olimpico where Lazio’s hard-core “ultra” fans sit, to be closed for a game but suspended the sentence in consideration …

Serie A: Lazio condemn fans' anti-semitic chants during Rome derby
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Lazio condemn fans' anti-semitic chants during Rome derby

Firstpost  

Milan: Lazio said Tuesday that they were working to identify and ban fans guilty of anti-Semitic behaviour during the weekend’s Rome derby which was blasted by the city’s Jewish community. Sunday’s 1-0 win over crosstown rivals Roma which moved Lazio second in Serie A was, insulting opposition fans by singing that they “prayed at the Synagogue”. Earlier this month the …

Serie A: Lazio fans again condemned for anti-semitic chants
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Lazio fans again condemned for anti-semitic chants

Firstpost  

A supporter in a Lazio shirt had ‘Hitlerson’ written on the back with the number 88, code for ‘Heil Hitler’, during the fixture against AS Roma Rome: The Jewish community of Rome denounced alleged anti-Semitic behaviour from Lazio fans during Sunday’s 1-0 derby win against AS Roma. “An entire stand chanting anti-Semitic chants, a ‘fan’ in the stands wearing a …

Serie A: Italian police on alert after Serbian ultras ambush Roma fans
1 year, 11 months ago

Serie A: Italian police on alert after Serbian ultras ambush Roma fans

The Hindu  

Italian police are on high alert for an outburst of hooligan violence after alleged fans of Serbian club Red Star Belgrade ambushed AS Roma supporters and stole their cherished banners. Red Star Belgrade fans have an alliance with radical supporters, or ultras, from the southern Italian football team Napoli, which has a long-standing rivalry with Roma. Roma and Napoli ultras …

Napoli, Roma Fans Given Two-month Away Game Ban After Motorway Brawl
1 year, 11 months ago

Napoli, Roma Fans Given Two-month Away Game Ban After Motorway Brawl

News 18  

Napoli and Roma fans have been banned from travelling to away games for two months after last weekend’s mass brawl which caused chaos on a major Italian motorway, Italy’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday. In a statement, the ministry said it had ordered “the closure for two months from today of away sections of stadiums where SSC Napoli and AS …

Lazio given partial stadium ban for racist chants at Umtiti, Banda
2 years ago

Lazio given partial stadium ban for racist chants at Umtiti, Banda

The Hindu  

Lazio will play its next game with part of the Stadio Olimpico closed to spectators after fans of the Roman club directed racist chants at Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and winger Lameck Banda, who are both Black. “Lazio fans are not racists and cannot be associated with a few individuals who seriously damage the club’s image,” the team said. Lazio’s …

Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy
2 years ago

Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy

News 18  

France international Samuel Umtiti reportedly left the pitch in tears after he and Lecce teammate Lameck Banda suffered racist abuse from visiting Lazio fans in Italy’s Serie A on Wednesday. The referee stopped the game in the second half because of racist taunts “coming from the visitor sector occupied by Lazio supporters”, Italian news agency Ansa said. Lazio fans also …

Roma are 'under investigation over the behaviour of their players and anti-sporting chants'
2 years, 7 months ago

Roma are 'under investigation over the behaviour of their players and anti-sporting chants'

Daily Mail  

Several players joined in with chants and held up banners mocking rivals Lazio The Serie A side are reportedly under investigation from federal prosecutors Roma are reportedly under investigation from federal prosecutors for anti-sporting chants and the behaviour of their players following their open top bus parade celebrating Europa Conference League glory. During the bus parade, several players taunted fierce …

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants
2 years, 9 months ago

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants

The Hindu  

The Italian football federation has reportedly started an investigation after racist chants were heard toward the end of AC Milan’s match at Cagliari in Serie A on Saturday. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori, were racially abused after the 1-0 victory in Sardinia. “Maignan told me he was racially abused, nobody deserves something like that,” Milan coach Stefano …

Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli

News 18  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused by Cagliari supporters during their 1-0 Serie A victory in Sardinia, manager Stefano Pioli said. Maignan was closest to the Cagliari end and was celebrating with Tomori after the final whistle when they were allegedly subjected to racist abuse, which sparked a scuffle between players from both teams. …

Serie A: Milan players racially abused during win at Cagliari, says Pioli
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A: Milan players racially abused during win at Cagliari, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused by Cagliari supporters during its 1-0 Serie A victory in Sardinia, manager Stefano Pioli said. Maignan was closest to the Cagliari end and was celebrating with Tomori after the final whistle when they were allegedly subjected to racist abuse, which sparked a scuffle between players from both teams. …

Verona fans banned for racist chants after bombing banner
2 years, 9 months ago

Verona fans banned for racist chants after bombing banner

The Hindu  

Hellas Verona was ordered to play its next home match with part of its stands empty following racist chants and anti-territorial insults during a game against Napoli. The night before the match, Verona supporters put up a banner near the Bentegodi stadium with Naples’ GPS coordinates and the Russian and Ukrainian flags — an apparent suggestion to bomb the southern …

Racist fans face lifetime stadium bans: Italian FA chief Gravina
3 years, 2 months ago

Racist fans face lifetime stadium bans: Italian FA chief Gravina

The Hindu  

Racist football fans must be identified and banned from stadiums for life, Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina said after several incidents of racism at the start of the Serie A season. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly said he was called a "monkey" by Fiorentina supporters in Florence this month and called on authorities to ban the perpetrators from attending matches. …

Italian federation opens investigation into racist insults aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly
3 years, 3 months ago

Italian federation opens investigation into racist insults aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly

Firstpost  

Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly called for life bans for fans who shout racist chants. Rome: The Italian football federation said on Monday it was opening an investigation after Fiorentina fans aimed racist chants at Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal centre-back, as well as club teammates Victor Osimhen and Frank Zambo Anguissa, were targeted by racist insults during their team’s …

Serie A: AC Milan players targeted with racism in consecutive games
3 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan players targeted with racism in consecutive games

India TV News  

For the second consecutive game, an AC Milan player was the target of racist chants. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who is Black, used his Instagram account to raise awareness after being showered with discriminatory insults by Juventus fans during a 1-1 draw on Sunday. “Do the people who take decisions know what it feels to hear insults that portray us …

AC Milan files complaint over racist chants from Lazio fans
3 years, 3 months ago

AC Milan files complaint over racist chants from Lazio fans

The Hindu  

Earlier, AC Milan filed a complaint with the Italian Soccer Federation’s prosecutor’s office on Friday over racist chants from Lazio fans during last weekend's win over the Roman club. Tiémoué Bakayoko said he and fellow Milan midfielder Franck Kessié, both of whom are Black, were the targets of derogatory chants from Lazio supporters. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged …

Serie A: Lazio's Manuel Lazzari suspended for one game for making blasphemous comments
3 years, 10 months ago

Serie A: Lazio's Manuel Lazzari suspended for one game for making blasphemous comments

Firstpost  

Lazio winger Manuel Lazzari has joined Roma’s Bryan Cristante in being banned for a game for making blasphemous comments during a match, Serie A announced on Tuesday. Lazzari’s remarks, which came during the second-half of Sunday’s loss at Inter Milan at an almost empty San Siro, were picked up on television. The first concerns an altercation between Inter Milan’s Romelu …

Mario Balotelli racism: Hellas Verona fan gets five-year ban
5 years ago

Mario Balotelli racism: Hellas Verona fan gets five-year ban

The Hindu  

Italian police has handed a five-year ban from sports events to a supporter who racially abused Mario Balotelli in Brescia's match at Hellas Verona. Widespread reports in Italy said the police commissioner of Verona, Ivana Petricca, imposed the ban after an investigation into the events of November 3, when Balotelli reported hearing monkey chants. READ | Serie A: Lazio fined …

Serie A: Lazio fined $22,000 for racist chants aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli during game
5 years ago

Serie A: Lazio fined $22,000 for racist chants aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli during game

Firstpost  

Lazio were fined 20,000 euros and at least temporarily avoided a stadium closure on Wednesday after their fans targeted Brescia striker Mario Balotelli with racist chants. Milan: Lazio were fined 20,000 euros and at least temporarily avoided a stadium closure on Wednesday after their fans targeted Brescia striker Mario Balotelli with racist chants. Balotelli posted a video of his goal …

Lazio fined USD 22,000 for racist chants at Brescia's Mario Balotelli
5 years ago

Lazio fined USD 22,000 for racist chants at Brescia's Mario Balotelli

India TV News  

Lazio was fined 20,000 euros and at least temporarily avoided a stadium closure on Wednesday after its fans targeted Brescia striker Mario Balotelli with racist chants. Serie A judge Gerardo Mastrandrea requested that further details on the case be handled by the Italian soccer federation prosecutor to determine exactly where in the stadium the chants came from, and to what …

Serie A: Lazio fined 20,000 euros for Balotelli racist abuse
5 years ago

Serie A: Lazio fined 20,000 euros for Balotelli racist abuse

The Hindu  

Lazio was fined 20,000 euros on Wednesday for the racist abuse some of their fans aimed at Mario Balotelli during its 2-1 Serie A win at Brescia at the weekend. In its decision, the disciplinary committee of the Italian football federation referred to “racially discriminatory” chants in the 21st and 29th minutes, and “insulting chants” on three occasions, all aimed …

‘Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse
5 years ago

‘Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse

Associated Press  

BRESCIA, Italy — Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio soccer fans after the Italian forward was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia’s 2-1 home defeat on Sunday. Brescia was leading 1-0 at the time following a goal scored by Balotelli, who had also been subjected to racial abuse earlier in the match. Balotelli posted a video of his goal …

Serie A: Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse again
5 years ago

Serie A: Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse again

The Hindu  

There was yet another incident of racism in Serie A on Sunday as Mario Balotelli was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia’s 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio. Brescia was leading 1-0 at the time following a goal scored by Balotelli, who had also been subjected to racial abuse earlier in the match. Balotelli posted a video …

Roma lead backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign
5 years ago

Roma lead backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign

The Hindu  

Roma questioned Lega Serie A's controversial use of monkey artwork as part of a new anti-racism campaign, while the artist said he wanted to create something that "could make people reflect and create debate". Roma, whose Chris Smalling was also at the centre of controversy when newspaper Corriere dello Sport used the headline 'Black Friday' with the England defender and …

Serie A: All 20 clubs issue joint statement acknowledging that Italian league has a 'serious problem with racism'
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: All 20 clubs issue joint statement acknowledging that Italian league has a 'serious problem with racism'

Firstpost  

The acknowledgment from Serie A clubs comes amid an Italian league marred by constant episodes of racist chants and discriminatory behavior. Milan: All 20 Serie A clubs issued a joint statement on Friday “to publicly recognize that we have a serious problem with racism.” The acknowledgment comes amid an Italian league marred by constant episodes of racist chants and discriminatory …

Serie A: Italian football vows to combat its racism problem
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Italian football vows to combat its racism problem

CNN  

CNN — All of Italy’s top football clubs have promised to do more to tackle its “serious problem” with racism. The 20 teams in the country’s top division, Serie A, penned an open letter saying it was important to “publicly recognize” the issues facing the game after a number of incidents this season. Recently, Brescia striker Mario Balotelli said he …

Serie A clubs admit game has 'serious problem with racism'
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A clubs admit game has 'serious problem with racism'

The Hindu  

Serie A clubs have called on fans to support them in an anti-racism drive after admitting: "We have a serious problem." The incidents have prompted public discussion of the issue and, following talks with the league and with the Italian Football Federation, Serie A clubs addressed supporters. "Driven by the clubs, positive conversations have been held in recent weeks with …

Champions League: Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku says he was target of racist chants by Slavia Prague fans
5 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku says he was target of racist chants by Slavia Prague fans

Firstpost  

Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku says he was targeted with racist chants by Slavia Prague fans during a Champions League match and wants UEFA to take action. Milan: Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku says he was targeted with racist chants by Slavia Prague fans during a Champions League match and wants UEFA to take action. Lukaku says the chants occurred …

Gini Wijnaldum will walk off pitch if subjected to racist abuse
5 years, 1 month ago

Gini Wijnaldum will walk off pitch if subjected to racist abuse

CNN  

Watch Georginio Wijnaldum’s interview on World Sport at 0830 and 1730 ET CNN — Liverpool and Holland star Georginio Wijnaldum says he would walk off the pitch if he experienced racist abuse, even if it was in the Champions League or the Euro 2020 final. If you play on, it will never stop.” READ: Shakhtar Donetsk’s Taison banned for one …

‘The problem is I’m Italian': Balotelli spurs racism debate
5 years, 2 months ago

‘The problem is I’m Italian': Balotelli spurs racism debate

Associated Press  

ROME — The ball that Mario Balotelli angrily kicked high into the stands out of frustration because of racist chants is still traveling. Luca Castellini, the leader of the Hellas Verona “ultra” fan section that directed the racist chants at Balotelli and a leader in the far-right party Forza Nuova in Verona, sees it in his own way. Verona responded …

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