Far-right Italian politician sparks race row after posting controversial Mario Balotelli image
Mario Balotelli is at the centre of another fierce football row though this time it is none of the Italian striker’s making. Having hit one of the best goals of Euro 2012 in Italy’s 2-1 victory over Ireland on Monday night, taking his country to this weekend’s quarter-final against England, you would imagine that the … Read more
Racist abuse, far-right flags, And Attacks on Stewards at Euro 2012
Racism and violence involving Russia’s fans have marred the start of the European Championship and confirmed fears that Euro 2012 could be a troubled tournament. Fans of co-host nations Poland and Ukraine had been seen as a potential source of racial abuse, following a damning investigation by the BBC. Instead, Russia became the main security … Read more
