Pro Patria vs AC Milan Interrupted for Racial Slurs

The Pro Patria-friendly Milan has been temporarily interrupted due to the withdrawal from the field of AC Milan after a minority of fans of the Pro Patria has turned to black players of Milan racial slurs. The team has no intention of returning to the pitch as the players of Pro Patria are still on the green rectangle in awaiting developments. Officials have been given special instructions to deal with any incidences of racism, amid fears that players may be targeted by sections of the support in Pro Patria and Ac Milan.

Michel Platini said that referees will be encouraged to use the powers to "temporarily stop the game and finally cancel the game if this racism keeps rearing its head." He continued: "There is more and more nationalism in Europe. You can feel this at any number of football matches. There are some big worries, but a lot has been done (in the host nations) thanks to football." That statement was echoed by head of referees, Pierluigi Collina, who stated: "Referees have a protocol so they know what they have to do. The referees are ready."