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Inter Milan accept two-match San Siro closure for racist chants
MILAN, Jan 9, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Inter Milan will not appeal their two-match
stadium closure imposed after racist chanting directed towards Napoli
defender Kalidou Koulibaly, the Serie A club confirmed on Tuesday.
Inter were ordered to play two domestic matches behind closed doors for the
abuse of Koulibaly during their Serie A clash on December 26.
The club said they would not appeal the Lega Serie A decision, and have
asked the Italian football federation if they can invite local schoolchildren
to the match against Sassuolo on January 19.
The stadium will be closed for Sunday’s Italian Cup tie against Benevento.
Koulibaly was subjected to monkey noises from the crowd several times
during Inter’s 1-0 win, leading Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti to ask for the
match to be halted three times, without success.
There were also violent clashes before the game during which an Inter
supporter was killed after being hit by a car.
Inter will also have to play another game with their North Stand closed.
BSS/AFP/MSY/0840 hrs