Balotelli targeted by racial chants from Verona supporters

Italian footballer Mario Balotelli kicked the ball into the stands and threatened to quit Brescia’s game at Verona after home fans targeted him with racist chants during Sunday’s Serie A clash.

The striker, who is back in the Serie A after terms at major Italian, English and French clubs, was calmed down by teammates and Verona players as the game was suspended for four minutes early in the second half.

The match delegate located under the Verona supporters said that the supporters who were targeting Balotelli were a minority and while the club will be fined, there are not ground to order Verona play behind closed doors.

Meanwhile further investigations are expected.

Via Al Jazeera / Gazzetta

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