Balotelli racism 'least of concerns,' says Italian politician
5 years, 2 months ago

Balotelli racism 'least of concerns,' says Italian politician

The Hindu  

Mario Balotelli has been criticised by Italian politician Matteo Salvini after the Brescia striker was racially abused in a Serie A match with Hellas Verona. Balotelli kicked the ball at the Verona ultras after receiving racial abuse from sections of the home support during Sunday's clash. The former Manchester City striker subsequently called out "a few idiots," while Verona responded by banning the leader of their ultras for 11 years. READ : Balotelli threatens to walk off after racist abuse by Hellas Verona fans In the week, Salvini - the leader of the party Lega Nord - claimed the abuse of Balotelli was "the least of his concerns," but added the behaviour should be condemned.

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Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’
1 year, 7 months ago

Roma striker Tammy Abraham on racism in soccer: ‘These things hurt people’

Associated Press  

ROME — Before it was Vinícius Júnior in Spain, it was Romelu Lukaku in Italy. Whoever it is, the damages from fan racism go far beyond the soccer field, Roma striker Tammy Abraham said Thursday. “It’s only a small minority of people but a small minority of people can affect somebody’s life,” said Abraham, who grew up in England as …

LaLiga: League investigating racism levelled at Real Madrid's Vinicius in Mallorca
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: League investigating racism levelled at Real Madrid's Vinicius in Mallorca

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A video published by DAZN captured the sound of at least one fan calling Vinicius a “monkey”. Palma : Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was targeted with racist abuse during his side’s 1-0 defeat at Real Mallorca on Sunday and LaLiga are investigating the incident. “Once again intolerable racist insults were observed against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr,” said the …

Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at Lecce's Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda
2 years ago

Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at Lecce's Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda

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Cameroon-born Umtiti, who won the 2018 World Cup with France and is on loan at Lecce from Barcelona, was the primary target of the abuse. Rome: 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 …

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 …

Giorgio Chiellini 'ashamed as an Italian' after Napoli trio abused
3 years, 3 months ago

Giorgio Chiellini 'ashamed as an Italian' after Napoli trio abused

The Hindu  

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said he was ashamed 'as an Italian' by the racist abuse directed at Napoli players by Fiorentina fans on Sunday. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is Black, said he was abused by Fiorentina fans, while the Gazzetta dello Sport reported his team mates Victor Osimhen and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa were also targeted after its 2-1 win. …

Pisa player Michele Marconi gets 10-match ban for racist abuse towards Chievo's Joel Obi
3 years, 8 months ago

Pisa player Michele Marconi gets 10-match ban for racist abuse towards Chievo's Joel Obi

The Hindu  

Pisa player Michele Marconi has been handed a 10-match ban for racially abusing Chievo Verona’s Nigerian midfielder Joel Obi during a Serie B match in December 2020. Marconi “addressed racist insults to Chievo midfielder Joel Obi during the Pisa-Chievo game on Dec.22,” read a FIGC statement. Chievo said in a statement after the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw …

Balotelli reportedly fired by Brescia -- his hometown club
4 years, 7 months ago

Balotelli reportedly fired by Brescia -- his hometown club

Associated Press  

ROME — A frequent target of racist abuse and often surrounded in controversy, Mario Balotelli’s nomadic career has taken another radical turn. Local media reported over the weekend that Brescia owner Massimo Cellino had his legal team deliver a dismissal letter to Balotelli to terminate the player’s multi-year contract “for just cause.” “I thought as the captain of his home …

Mario Balotelli and Felipe Melo hit back at Juve's Chiellini
4 years, 8 months ago

Mario Balotelli and Felipe Melo hit back at Juve's Chiellini

The Hindu  

Mario Balotelli and Felipe Melo fired back at stinging criticism from Juventus and Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. Chiellini was scathing of his former team-mates – the Juve captain accusing Balotelli of being "a negative person," while adding the Italian forward deserved a slap during the 2013 Confederations Cup. Brescia star Balotelli hit back at the comments made in Chiellini's new …

Balotelli deserved a slap, Melo 'a rotten apple': Chiellini
4 years, 8 months ago

Balotelli deserved a slap, Melo 'a rotten apple': Chiellini

The Hindu  

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has launched a blistering takedown of former Italy team-mate Mario Balotelli, accusing him of being "a negative person". In a new autobiography, Chiellini snaps at his former colleague, writing: "Balotelli is a negative person, without respect for the squad. During the tournament in question, Balotelli scored twice, including a penalty, in the group stage, before a …

Mario Balotelli faces sexual violence allegations
4 years, 10 months ago

Mario Balotelli faces sexual violence allegations

Daily Mail  

Mario Balotelli is facing accusations of sexual violence committed against an under-age girl, according to The Sun. Police are investigating claims made against the Brescia striker relating to an incident from January 2018 when he played for French club Nice. Brescia striker Mario Balotelli has been accused of sexual violence by an Italian teenager Balotelli stopped that attempt at blackmail, …

Serie A: Verona fan gets five-year EU stadium ban over racial abuse of Brescia's Mario Balotelli
5 years ago

Serie A: Verona fan gets five-year EU stadium ban over racial abuse of Brescia's Mario Balotelli

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A 38-year-old Italian man has been handed a five-year stadium ban after being found guilty of directing racial abuse at Italian striker Mario Balotelli in November, the ANSA news agency said. A 38-year-old Italian man has been handed a five-year stadium ban after being found guilty of directing racial abuse at Italian striker Mario Balotelli in November, the ANSA news …

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

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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 …

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 …

Mancini won't recall Balotelli just to make anti-racism statement
5 years, 1 month ago

Mancini won't recall Balotelli just to make anti-racism statement

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini will not recall Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad just to make an anti-racism statement but is adamant the Brescia striker is still young enough to make an impact for the Azzurri. Balotelli returned to the Italy fold in 2018 after a four-year absence but has been back in the international wilderness since a 1-1 draw with Poland …

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Mario Balotelli's Italy call-up will be on merit, not skin colour, says coach Roberto Mancini
5 years, 1 month ago

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Mario Balotelli's Italy call-up will be on merit, not skin colour, says coach Roberto Mancini

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“When I call Mario Balotelli it will be because he deserves it, not because of the colour of his skin,” Mancini told a press conference before the Azzurri’s final Euro 2020 qualifiers. Italy coach Roberto Mancini said on Monday he would not name Mario Balotelli in a national squad simply to make a statement against racism. Remember, I got Mario …

Mario Balotelli: Brescia fans criticize player after he was racially abused
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli: Brescia fans criticize player after he was racially abused

CNN  

CNN — Fans of Brescia have criticized Mario Balotelli after the Italian international was racially abused during last Sunday’s match against Hellas Verona. then banned 03:48 - Source: CNN READ: Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A READ: Verona handed partial stadium ban over racist abuse towards Mario Balotelli Brescia is second from bottom in Serie A …

‘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 …

Serie A: Mario Balotelli says 'problem is that I'm Italian' after discriminatory slurs spark debate over racism in country
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Mario Balotelli says 'problem is that I'm Italian' after discriminatory slurs spark debate over racism in country

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There is a history of Balotelli being subjected to racist chants in Verona, stretching back to when he said ’the fans in Verona disgust me’ after a Chievo Verona vs Inter Milan match in 2010 when he played for Inter Rome: The ball that Mario Balotelli angrily kicked high into the stands out of frustration because of racist chants is …

Mario Balotelli blasts racist 'idiots' after Verona abuse
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli blasts racist 'idiots' after Verona abuse

The Hindu  

Brescia striker Mario Balotelli has criticised the "idiots" who racially abused him over the weekend but holds no grudges towards Hellas Verona. The referee brought play to a halt and followed protocol, with a prepared statement read over the public address system, as players from both sides persuaded Balotelli to play on. Serie A has since enforced a one-match partial …

Balotelli incident: Verona gets 1-match stadium closure
5 years, 2 months ago

Balotelli incident: Verona gets 1-match stadium closure

The Hindu  

Italian Serie A club Verona was on Tuesday given a one-match partial stadium closure for monkey chants from the fans directed at Brescia forward Mario Balotelli during a Serie A game at the weekend. Read: Hellas Verona bans ultra for 11 years after Serie A orders partial stadium closure for Balotelli abuse Despite denials of abuse from Verona, a video …

Hellas Verona punished for Mario Balotelli racist chants
5 years, 2 months ago

Hellas Verona punished for Mario Balotelli racist chants

The Hindu  

Serie A has confirmed a one-match partial stadium closure for Hellas Verona after supporters racially abused Brescia's Mario Balotelli, while the club has banned its head ultra for 11 years after defending the discriminatory chants. Balotelli kicked the ball into the stands and threatened to walk off the pitch in the second half of his side's 2-1 defeat at Stadio …

Verona handed partial stadium ban for Balotelli racial abuse
5 years, 2 months ago

Verona handed partial stadium ban for Balotelli racial abuse

Associated Press  

ROME — Hellas Verona will have part of its stadium closed for one match as punishment for its fans racially abusing Mario Balotelli. The Brescia striker threatened to leave the field because of the racist chants directed at him by Verona fans during Sunday’s match, which was suspended for several minutes. The league said Tuesday that Verona’s “poltrone est” — …

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A

CNN  

CNN — Italian football club Hellas Verona has been given a one-match partial stadium closure following racist abuse aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli. Verona also confirmed earlier on Tuesday that it had banned the head of the club’s Ultras Supporters Group, Luca Castellini, from its matches until June 30, 2030 for “considerations and expressions utterly contrary to the ethical …

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti lauds Mario Balotelli's response to racist abuse
5 years, 2 months ago

Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti lauds Mario Balotelli's response to racist abuse

The Hindu  

Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti has praised Mario Balotelli's reaction to the racist abuse he received during Brescia's Serie A clash with Hellas Verona on Sunday. READ : Balotelli threatens to walk off after racist abuse by Hellas Verona fans Balotelli was persuaded to stay on and see out the game by team-mates and Verona players, before the former Manchester …

Serie A: Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti insists fans are 'light-hearted, not racist' after abuse of Mario Balotelli
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti insists fans are 'light-hearted, not racist' after abuse of Mario Balotelli

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Italian international Balotelli scored in a 2-1 Serie A defeat on Sunday but his performance was overshadowed by his fury at monkey chants from a section of Verona’s supporters Milan: Mario Balotelli on Monday reacted with anger after the head of Verona’s hard core ultras fans group fuelled the racism row by denying any abuse had been directed at the …

Mario Balotelli: Racist abuse deniers are not 'real men'
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli: Racist abuse deniers are not 'real men'

The Hindu  

Brescia striker Mario Balotelli says those who deny he was racially abused during Sunday's Serie A match at Hellas Verona are not "real men". Balotelli kicked the ball angrily towards Verona supporters early in the second half after hearing abuse, before threatening to walk off the pitch. Balotelli was persuaded to stay on and see out the game by team-mates …

Serie A: Brescia striker Mario Balotelli thanks for support after being racially abused by Verona fans, watch video
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Brescia striker Mario Balotelli thanks for support after being racially abused by Verona fans, watch video

Firstpost  

Mario Balotelli on Sunday thanked his fellow players and supporters for their support after he was racially abused by Hellas Verona fans, the latest in a series of ugly incidents that have blighted the early weeks of the Serie A season Rome: Mario Balotelli on Sunday thanked his fellow players and supporters for their support after he was racially abused …

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A

CNN  

CNN — Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to leave the pitch after he was racially abused by opposition Verona fans in the latest episode of racism to afflict Italy’s top football division. Italy’s news agency, ANSA, quoted one ‘ultra’ as saying Balotelli “is Italian because he has Italian citizenship but he will never be completely Italian.” Verona club president Setti …

Balotelli threatens to leave soccer field amid racist chants
5 years, 2 months ago

Balotelli threatens to leave soccer field amid racist chants

Associated Press  

VERONA, Italy — Brescia striker Mario Balotelli threatened to leave the field due to racist chants directed at him by Hellas Verona fans during a top-tier soccer game in Italy on Sunday. Brescia teammates and Verona players went over to embrace Balotelli and persuaded him to stay as the referee ordered a warning to be read out over the stadium’s …

‘Shame on you': Balotelli lashes out at fans for racism
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Shame on you': Balotelli lashes out at fans for racism

Associated Press  

ROME — Mario Balotelli’s most important kick on Sunday had nothing to do with the curling shot that he whipped into the top corner of the goal from beyond the box. I didn’t hear a single.” Brescia coach Eugenio Corini also said he didn’t hear the offensive chants but added, “If the referee decided to suspend the match and ask …

Mario Balotelli walks off pitch after being racially abused by Verona fans
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli walks off pitch after being racially abused by Verona 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 Mario Balotelli left the field of play during …

Infantino urges action after racist abuse halts Serie A game
5 years, 3 months ago

Infantino urges action after racist abuse halts Serie A game

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Sunday the problem of racism in Italian football has “not improved” after a Serie A match between Atalanta and Fiorentina was halted for several minutes because of racist abuse of Brazilian Dalbert. Fiorentina defender Dalbert, 26, asked the referee to halt play after half an hour at the Stadio Ennio Tardini until a warning …

Balotelli: I have zero fear of failing
5 years, 4 months ago

Balotelli: I have zero fear of failing

Associated Press  

After a nomadic career of controversy, Mario Balotelli has gone back home. Balotelli has signed a “multi-year contract” with newly promoted Brescia after his deal with Marseille expired, and will return to Serie A with his hometown club after an absence of three years. “My father was from Brescia, he supported the team, and it was his dream to see …

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