Atalanta fans threw a banana to defender Kevin Constant during their Serie A game with AC Milan on Sunday.in a similar incident to
what happened to Barcelona player Dani Alves against Villarreal
earlier this season.'
The Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia abuse isn't the first sign of racism in Italy in recent years, with Mario Balotelli admitting he has struggled with it in the past.
In the La Liga instance of banana-throwing, Villarreal were fined under £10,000, and it is yet to be seen what action Atalanta will face.
The scene overshadowed what was a fantastic win for the home side. Franco Brienza netted a last minute screamer to seal a 2-1 win against Clarence Seedorf's side.
After full-time in Bergamo , Atalanta boss Stefano Colantuono told the Gazzetta dello Sport: 'Whoever threw the banana on the pitch deserves to have a coconut thrown back at them.'They've ruined what was a great afternoon.'
And Seedorf added: 'I hope they find the culprit and do what they have to do.
The Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia abuse isn't the first sign of racism in Italy in recent years, with Mario Balotelli admitting he has struggled with it in the past.
In the La Liga instance of banana-throwing, Villarreal were fined under £10,000, and it is yet to be seen what action Atalanta will face.
The scene overshadowed what was a fantastic win for the home side. Franco Brienza netted a last minute screamer to seal a 2-1 win against Clarence Seedorf's side.
After full-time in Bergamo , Atalanta boss Stefano Colantuono told the Gazzetta dello Sport: 'Whoever threw the banana on the pitch deserves to have a coconut thrown back at them.'They've ruined what was a great afternoon.'
And Seedorf added: 'I hope they find the culprit and do what they have to do.
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