Source: Daily_Mail
Italy striker Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse from Italian fans during friendly
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was disgusted at the racist chants hurled at Mario Balotelli in Wednesday's 1-1 friendly against Romania in Austria.[LNB] The Manchester City striker, who was born in Italy but is of Ghanian descent, was booed every time he touched the ball, with the taunts coming from a group of about 100 extreme right-wing Italian fans at the match at Klagenfurt's HYPO Group Arena.[LNB] Crowd abuse: Mario Balotelli was the subject of racist taunts[LNB] 'I feel disappointment and anger,' said Prandelli. 'We always hear these chants and something has to be done about it.[LNB] 'We feel helpless. He has the support of everyone.'[LNB] It's not the first time Balotelli has suffered racist abuse. While at Inter Milan, the player was subjected to racist chants by rival fans.[LNB] Balotelli played for an hour against Romania before being substituted. The 20-year-old was denied on several occasions by Romania goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon.[LNB] 'His performance was optimum,' said Prandelli. 'He has done really well. It's a pity in the first half we didn't have much depth.'[LNB] Let me play alongside Ibrahimovic! City star Balotelli fuels AC Milan talkGet me out of City! Sidelined Given admits: I can't cope with bench life[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:Places: Austria, Romania, Italy
