Cesena: ‘Free vote for FIGC’
Cesena are the latest Serie A club to abandon Carlo Tavecchio. “I had to read his statements four times to be sure they were real.” Cesena are the latest Serie…
Cesena are the latest Serie A club to abandon Carlo Tavecchio. “I had to read his statements four times to be sure they were real.” Cesena are the latest Serie…
Carlo Tavecchio is refusing to withdraw from the FIGC Presidential election after racist comments. “I have support.” The current President of the LND (amateur league) is the front-runner for the…
Lazio President Claudio Lotito stands by Carlo Tavecchio in the racism row. “He used a colourful term.” Lazio President Claudio Lotito stands by Carlo Tavecchio in the racism row. “He…
Italy PM Matteo Renzi condemned Carlo Tavecchio’s racist comments, but warned he cannot intervene in the FIGC election. Italy PM Matteo Renzi condemned Carlo Tavecchio’s racist comments, but warned he…
Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero raised doubts on Carlo Tavecchio’s FIGC candidacy after a racism row. Tavecchio had the support of all but two Serie A clubs – Juventus and Roma…
FIGC Presidential candidate Carlo Tavecchio said he will “accept criticism, but not the accusation of being racist.” The current President of the LND (amateur league) is expected to win the…
President of the Players’ Association Damiano Tommasi said he received complaints after Carlo Tavecchio’s racist comment. President of the Players’ Association Damiano Tommasi said he received complaints after Carlo Tavecchio’s…
There are growing calls for Carlo Tavecchio to step down as candidate for the FIGC Presidency after a racist gaffe. The current President of the LND (amateur league) is widely…
Carlo Tavecchio, set to become the new Federation President, was caught making an embarrassing racist gaffe. Carlo Tavecchio, set to become the new Federation President, was caught making an embarrassing…
Giorgio Chiellini has commented on tackling racism in the game and why footballers may say they don’t know any homosexual colleagues. The Juventus defender took part in a Twitter question…
Italy’s training sessions are now patrolled by police after someone shouted racist abuse at Mario Balotelli from outside. The incident occurred this morning at the Coverciano training ground near Florence,…
Ricky Kaka confirmed he “will stay at Milan, as I want another year,” but wouldn’t comment on Clarence Seedorf’s position. The Brazilian arrived last summer from Real Madrid and has…
Atalanta Coach Stefano Colantuono was horrified that some of his fans threw a banana at Milan’s Kevin Constant. This should’ve been an occasion for the Orobici to celebrate, as they…
Clarence Seedorf insists his “conscience is clear” after Milan’s defeat to Atalanta left Europa League hopes in tatters. Clarence Seedorf insists his “conscience is clear” after Milan’s defeat to Atalanta…
Figures from football, including Mario Balotelli and Cesare Prandelli, ate bananas to join Dani Alves’ anti-racism message. Figures from football, including Mario Balotelli and Cesare Prandelli, ate bananas to join…
Napoli have released a statement to counter untrue reports Mario Balotelli was subjected to racist abuse. The story spread through Twitter and Facebook after Balotelli was seen crying on the…
Sulley Muntari fights racism, but won’t give Milan teammate Mario Balotelli advice. “It goes in one ear and out the other.” The Ghana international spoke to the Corriere della Sera…
Lazio President Claudio Lotito believes racism can be fought by “further sectioning” each stand and punishing those guilty. Lazio President Claudio Lotito believes racism can be fought by “further sectioning”…
Lazio’s lawyer is “not totally satisfied” with UEFA’s decision to close only the Curva Nord against Apollon Limassol due to racist chanting. Lazio’s lawyer is “not totally satisfied” with UEFA’s…
The FIGC has adjusted the rules on racist and ‘territorial’ discrimination, taking into account how many fans are behind the abuse. Ultras had threatened to simultaneously break the rules in…