Lazio hit with €20,000 fine after racist chanting against Juan

The Biancocelsti beat their arch-rivals 2-1, but their achievements have been overshadowed by a sections of the clubs fans ‘monkey’ chants. On Monday, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Giancarlo Abete, condemned the racist abuse. He said: ”We are at the forefront in the fight against racism. ”There is a great commitment against discrimination. […]
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2012-03-06 03:30:00

The Biancocelsti beat their arch-rivals 2-1, but their achievements have been overshadowed by a sections of the clubs fans ‘monkey" chants.

On Monday, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Giancarlo Abete, condemned the racist abuse. He said:

"We are at the forefront in the fight against racism.

"There is a great commitment against discrimination. In early May we will organise a European conference with the [European-based anti-racism] organisation FARE.

"Racist behaviour is unacceptable.

"We must intensify this battle. There should be respect for diversity because we belong to one race, the human race."

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