Roma issued a club statement reiterating their ‘zero tolerance of racism in any form’ after receiving a suspended sentence for abusive chants towards Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Franck Kessie.
The incidents occurred during the 2-1 Rossoneri victory at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.
Ibrahimovic was targeted with insults calling him a ‘gypsy,’ while as he stepped up to take a penalty, Kessie was targeted by racist ‘monkey’ noises.
The Disciplinary Commission has imposed a partial stadium ban on the Curva Sud, but even that is suspended, so will only become active if there is another incident within the next year.
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“There is zero tolerance of racism in any form at AS Roma,” read a statement.
“For many years the club has been deeply committed to tackling racism and all forms of discrimination. As an organisation we continue to do everything possible to advance positive change.
“As a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to battling the issue, AS Roma players regularly visit local schools to deliver a message designed to promote equality, respect and unity, both on and off the pitch.
“The club is currently not in possession of all the information and evidence related to the specific episodes cited by the sporting authorities, but is already in contact with the authorities and relevant governing bodies in order to ascertain exactly what occurred.”