Umtiti leaves pitch in tears after Lazio fans hurl racist abuse

LECCE, ITALY - JANUARY 04: Samuel Umtiti of Lecce after the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 04, 2023 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino called on fans to "shut up all the racists" after Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and team mate Lameck Banda were subjected to racial abuse during their home game against Lazio on Wednesday.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported the match was paused for several minutes while an announcement was made in the stadium calling for the chants to be stopped.