Berlusconi hits back over Blatter comments

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi and a leading anti-racism campaigner have responded angrily to FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s claim that players should remain on the pitch when faced with racist abuse.

Berlusconi hits back over Blatter comments

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi and a leading anti-racism campaigner have responded angrily to FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s claim that players should remain on the pitch when faced with racist abuse.

Rossoneri midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng led his team-mates off the pitch during a friendly match at Pro Patria last week after being subjected to racist chanting from a section of the home fans.

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