Lega: ‘Troublemakers given control’
Lega Serie A President Maurizio Beretta believes the clampdown on racist or discriminatory abuse is “handing the stadium keys to tiny trouble-making groups.” The rules to combat racist abuse in stadiums…
Lega Serie A President Maurizio Beretta believes the clampdown on racist or discriminatory abuse is “handing the stadium keys to tiny trouble-making groups.” The rules to combat racist abuse in stadiums…
Juventus ultras have joined Milan and Inter with their invitation to break the rules, forcing the closure of all stadiums. The protest movement is spreading after Milan were ordered to…
Lazio and Catania Presidents feel they are “held hostage by fans,” but the Mayor of Naples insists anti-Neapolitan chants must be punished as ‘racism.’ Lazio and Catania Presidents feel they…
Inter ultras have shown solidarity with Milan after the closure of San Siro for ‘discriminatory’ anti-Naples chants and the FIGC admit the rules need “reflection.” The rules introduced to stamp…
Verona President Maurizio Setti is “optimistic” his fans won’t aim racist abuse at Mario Balotelli after his mocking tweet. Verona President Maurizio Setti is “optimistic” his fans won’t aim racist…
The Mayor of Verona caused controversy by telling Mario Balotelli he shouldn’t “provoke” if he wants to avoid racist abuse. The Mayor of Verona caused controversy by telling Mario Balotelli…
The Lazio ultras have released a statement insisting their jeers are “not racially offensive,” but will stop “to silence hypocrites.” The Lazio ultras have released a statement insisting their jeers…
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi notes “racists must leave the stadium, not those being insulted.” Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi notes “racists must leave the stadium, not those being insulted.”…
New anti-racism rules have been used to impose a 10-man ban on Matera player Gaetano Iannini after a Coppa Italia match. New anti-racism rules have been used to impose a…
The Lega Serie A has pointed out Roma’s crowd ban due to racist chanting will not be in the derby against Lazio. The Lega Serie A has pointed out Roma’s…
Minister for Integration Cecile Kyenge spoke out on racism in Italy and its stadiums. “People felt threatened by Mario Balotelli.” Congolese-born surgeon Kyenge is the first black minister in the…
Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi reminded Kevin Constant of the “code of behaviour” after he stormed off due to racist abuse. Players’ Association President Damiano Tommasi reminded Kevin Constant of…
Sassuolo beat Milan 2-1 to win the Trofeo TIM, but the game was marred by Kevin Constant storming off due to alleged racist abuse. Sassuolo beat Milan 2-1 to win…
Kevin-Prince Boateng applauds the prison sentence for Pro Patria fans who racially abused him and insists “I never really wanted to leave Italy.” The Milan star hit headlines around the…
The FIGC has introduced new rules to combat racism, including an automatic 10-match ban and closing parts of the stadium. A meeting today moved the Italian regulations into line with…
Juventus fans aimed racist chants at Mario Balotelli during a Primavera youth team match against Chievo. A few Bianconeri supporters have consistently insulted Balotelli, even when they were not playing…
Minister for Integration Cecile Kyenge said those who applaud Mario Balotelli and Angelo Ogbonna are “the better side of Italy.” Minister for Integration Cecile Kyenge said those who applaud Mario…
While the Mayor of Florence apologised to Mario Balotelli, Zdenek Zeman and the Minister for Integration warn “it’s not always racism.” While the Mayor of Florence apologised to Mario Balotelli,…
Roma will be forced to close the Curva Sud for one game after racist chanting, while Inter have been fined €50,000. It is a blow for the Giallorossi, who had…
Mario Balotelli threatened to walk off the field if he hears racist abuse, but the Referees’ Association warned he “will be sent off.” Mario Balotelli threatened to walk off the…