Italian lower league club punished for chants aimed at Milan's Boateng
THE Italian fourth division side Pro Patria have been ordered to play one match behind closed doors as punishment for the racist chanting which prompted the AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng to lead a player walk-off last week.
THE Italian fourth division side Pro Patria have been ordered to play one match behind closed doors as punishment for the racist chanting which prompted the AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng to lead a player walk-off last week.
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A friendly between the sides last Thursday was abandoned after 26 minutes when Boateng responded to abuse by suddenly picking the ball up and kicking it towards the stand behind him.
The Ghana midfielder then tore off his shirt and walked off the pitch, followed by the rest of the Milan side.
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