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Racism means Juve must play behind closed doors

Arjen Robijn - 15 May 2009 15:20

Juventus must play Sunday´s Serie A match against Atalanta behind closed doors as punishment for a recent outbreak of racist chanting, including one at Mario Balotelli, seen here in April 2009.

ROME (AFP) - Juventus must play Sunday's Serie A match against Atalanta behind closed doors as punishment for a recent outbreak of racist chanting, the Italian league authorities said Friday.

The decision backed up Thursday's legal ruling by the Italian Olympic Committee which rejected a Juve appeal against punishment to an outbreak of racist chanting against Inter Milan's star of Ghanaian origin, Mario Balotelli, during an April 18 match.

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Juventus

W W W L W

2 - 2

Atalanta

W L L L W
Competition
Serie A
Date
17 May 2009
Kick-off
15:00
Half-time
2 - 2
Full-time
2 - 2

Goals
0 - 1
1 - 1
2 - 1
2 - 2

Lineups

Player Bookings
G. Buffon
O. Mellberg
Z. Grygera
N. Legrottaglie
M. Camoranesi
P. Nedved
C. Poulsen
C. Zanetti Substituted
P. De Ceglie Substituted
V. Iaquinta
Amauri Substituted

Substitutions

Player Bookings

A. Del Piero Substituted

for Amauri 61'

D. Trézéguet Substituted

for C. Zanetti 72'

J. Zebina Substituted

for P. De Ceglie 78'
Player Bookings
A. Consigli
T. Manfredini
G. Bellini
D. Capelli Substituted
G. Garics Substituted
F. Parravicini
C. Doni
L. Cigarini
M. Defendi
G. Plasmati
A. Cerci Substituted

Substitutions

Player Bookings

M. Pellegrino Substituted

for G. Garics 42'

F. Peluso Substituted

for A. Cerci 70'

M. Girasole Substituted

for D. Capelli 90'

Comments (7)

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hollyice

15 May 2009 17:23

That's not the best idea , punishing 30.000 club lovers because of few idiots is completely inadmissible .

chuckieluv

15 May 2009 18:07

hollyice: what would your sanction be? hit them where it hurts. maybe if the decent fans are now pissed they won't put up w/ racism by their neighbors. point out the idiots who are chanting, kick them out & bar these pukes from future games.

na_hustle

15 May 2009 18:29

i am glad for the decision very nice and other clubs will learn from that not only in Italy but worldwide

Tontodonati

15 May 2009 20:37

Hollyice, that's the best comment I've read from you!

In addition, It would only take 50 fans, who don't like a certain team, to make racial remarks to damage the financial condition of that team. Bad decision. They are only punishing loyal fans.

hollyice

15 May 2009 21:12

chuckieluv many teams suffer this "curse" , some people are just crazy and agressive when they drink and go to stadiums to shout loudly their hate against others , not necessatrily black , it's enough to be from an other part of the country .The solution is to put more cameras inside stadiums , catch exactly those who make troubles . Jail is not a solution , but a heavy financial sanction to punish them .

Balotelli didnt celebrate his goal against Chievo , but a replay of the video showed he made some sign towards Chievo supporters when he scored a fantastic goal . Some people keep that as provoking gesture , players have to avoid that also .

Giorgio

16 May 2009 09:13

This is the latest nonsense from European footbal administrators.

If racism is a crime, then it is up to law enforcement agencies to get rid of the problem, i.e. it is not the responsibility of the clubs and innocent spectators should certainly not be punished.

And if racism is a moral issue, we certainly do not need to be preached moral standards by football administrators, UEFA, FIFA or anyone else !!!!!

juanpgiraldo

16 May 2009 19:13

I agree with all of you wow. No Comment.

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