Prandelli: Italy squad will 'step out on the pitch' if racist chanting is heard

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has declared that he and his team will stand up for Mario Balotelli should the Manchester City forward be subjected to racism during Euro 2012.

There has been a worldwide campaign to combat racism in football over the last few years yet there are fears that some players might be targeted during the tournament that will be held in Poland and Ukraine next month.