Roma given partial stadium closure after Mario Balotelli chants

Roma will have to shut down part of their stadium for one game next season after the club's supporters repeated racist chants about Mario Balotelli.

The Serie A side reacted by vowing to ban anyone identified with the songs.

Roma were fined £42,400 after the game against Balotelli's AC Milan was halted and restarted on 12 May.  After the striker was the target of more racial abuse in Sunday's game with Napoli, the south stand of Roma's ground will be temporarily closed.

"What occurred Sunday night is appalling and unacceptable. AS Roma does not want those individuals [who are] responsible as fans," the club said in a statement.

"The actions of this small group are hateful and also hurt our club and our loyal law-abiding supporters.

"We have not yet received a detailed report from the league or federation but will continue to work with them and law enforcement to ensure that everything possible is done to identify and ban those involved from football stadia."

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