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Balotelli tells racist Italian fans to ‘wake up’
Mario Balotelli
MARIO BALOTELLI was praised today by anti-racism campaigners for highlighting an offensive banner displayed by fans at his comeback game for Italy.
Anti-discrimination group Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare) wrote on Twitter: “Well done to Mario Balotelli, standing up to racism in Italian football once again.”
The slogan: “My captain is of Italian blood” in Italian was draped on a pitch-side wall during Italy’s 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia yesterday in Switzerland.
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