Padova player Claudio Santini has been handed a 10-match ban for racially abusing an opponent during a Serie C match.
Just days after Pisa forward Michele Marconi was given a similar punishment for an incident that occurred in Serie B, now the authorities have taken action in Serie C as well.
Padova forward Santini was banned for 10 games for using racist insults against Sambenedettese player Shaka Mawuli during their Serie C fixture on January 17.
Padova player Claudio Santini has been handed a 10-match ban for racially abusing an opponent during a Serie C match.
Just days after Pisa forward Michele Marconi was given a similar punishment for an incident that occurred in Serie B, now the authorities have taken action in Serie C as well.
Padova forward Santini was banned for 10 games for using racist insults against Sambenedettese player Shaka Mawuli during their Serie C fixture on January 17.
It means he will not be able to take part in the play-offs with his team.