Juventus hit with £25k fine for racist abuse

JUVENTUS have been fined e30,000 (£25,685) after a section of fans directed racist abuse at AC Milan players during Sunday night’s Serie A game.

The Lega Serie A’s disciplinary committee has taken exception to chants directed at black members of the Milan team, including striker Mario Balotelli, who was not playing due to suspension. A statement published on legaseriea.it read: “A fine of e30,000 is issued to Juventus because fans, in the 26th minute of the first half, directed expressions of racial discrimination towards an opposition player.

“In the second minute of the second half there were insulting chants directed at an opposition player not deployed on the field.

“Finally, between the 38th and 41st minutes of the first half, a large banner was unfurled displaying outrageous content.”

Midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng was one Milan player subjected to boos and catcalls from a section of Bianconeri supporters during his club’s 1-0 defeat at the Juventus Stadium.

The Ghanaian has become a figurehead for the anti-racism movement since he reacted to abuse at a friendly match at Pro Patria in January by kicking the ball into the stands and leading his team-mates off the pitch.