The Italian Soccer Federation
(FIGC) appeals court on Thursday suspended an order closing the
ultra stand of Verona stadium against Fiorentina Sunday after
monkey chants against Brescia striker Mario Balotelli.
The court ordered further investigations into Hellas Verona's
appeal and suspended Sunday's stand ban.
Balotelli hoofed the ball into the stand after being targeted
by the chants.
It was the latest in a string of episodes of racist chanting
in Italian soccer this season.
Penalties have so far been lenient.
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