Di Canio refuses to confirm or deny 'fascist' beliefs

Paolo Di Canio has refused to confirm or deny whether he is a fascist today as the furore over the new Sunderland manager’s political views intensified.

The 44-year-old Italian was asked if he was a fascist on several occasions at a news conference today but did not directly respond, even though he was clearly angered by the questioning and the briefing was abruptly ended.