Platini shocked by Genoa scenes

UEFA president Michel Platini admits he was “shocked” by the ugly scenes involving Serbia fans in Italy on Tuesday which caused the Euro 2012 qualifying match between the two countries to be abandoned.

Italy received a formal apology from the Serbian ambassador yesterday while UEFA launched an investigation into the crowd unrest which resulted in the game being halted after six minutes, with Italy coach Cesare Prandelli fearing a “tragedy” was unfolding.