UEFA punish Porto for Balotelli abuse

UEFA have fined Portuguese club Porto €20,000 after their supporters racially abused Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli in February.

UEFA punish Porto for Balotelli abuse
Tue, 03 Apr, 2012 - 18:31

UEFA have fined Portuguese club Porto €20,000 after their supporters racially abused Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli in February.

The European governing body tonight confirmed the punishment following a meeting of their control and disciplinary body which took place last week.

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