Italian Giants In The Dock After Defender Costa Nhamoinesu Racially Abused
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Italian Giants In The Dock After Defender Costa Nhamoinesu Racially Abused

Sparta’s Zimbabwe Costa Nhamoinesu comes under fire during Europa League match

ABUSED: Sparta’s Zimbabwe defender Costa Nhamoinesu

ITALIAN GIANTS Lazio were facing punishment on Friday (11 March) after UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings for racist chanting by their fans during a Europa League clash at Sparta Prague. Thursday’s game was held up after racist abuse was aimed at Sparta’s Zimbabwe defender Costa Nhamoinesu.

The match, which ended 1-1, was delayed in the first half as appeals were made over the public address system to supporters.

UEFA said in a statement that Lazio have been charged for “racist behaviour” and “illicit chants”. Sparta also face proceedings for an illicit banner and setting off fireworks.

“The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on March 22,” said the UEFA statement.

In February, Lazio were fined 50,000 euros ($56,000) and had a two-match partial stadium ban imposed after fans targeted Napoli’s Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly with racist monkey chants in a Serie A game.

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