A leading Italian soccer coach has called for stronger action against racism after a top-level match between AC Milan and Roma was suspended Sunday due to abusive chants by supporters. Milan striker Mario Balotelli was targeted by visiting fans throughout the match, and referee Gianluca Rocchi called the game to a halt in the second half to warn the crowd via the public address system. After several minutes' delay, the match continued and ended in a 0-0 draw. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri later said the official's decision was not strong enough. "In my opinion, there's only one solution to racism in stadium and that's suspend the match," Allegri said on Milan's website.
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Milan-Roma match is suspended in second half due to racist abuse by visiting fans
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Milan's striker Mario Balotelli was targeted during Sunday's match at the San Siro
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Home team's coach says that matches should be called off in such circumstances
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Both sides have a player sent off, with Milan's Sulley Muntari manhandling the referee
"@placeholder made a mistake but it's in the past now," Allegri told reporters.