Highlights

  • Lazio are currently 5th in the Serie A standings
  • Racist chants were hurled by Lazio fans towards Lecce players Samuel Umtiti and Lameck Banda

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The Curva Nord section of Stadio Olimpico will remain closed for Lazio's game against Empoli on Sunday.

 

Serie A: Lazio to close part of stadium due to fans' racist chants

Italian football club Lazio have been ordered to close a part of their stadium after their fans hurled racist chants at two opponent players during a Serie A game.

Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and winger Lameck Banda were subjected to racist chants from the Curva Nord section of Stadio Olimpico which will remain closed for Lazio's game against Empoli on Sunday.

"Lazio fans are not racist and cannot be associated with a few individuals who seriously harm the club's image," the club said.

"Lazio has always opposed all forms of racism and discrimination with all the means available. The club will, as always, offer the maximum collaboration to the authorities to identify those responsible." they further added.

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