Italy. Anti-Racism Group Backs Soccer Player Balotelli

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The anti-racism group 'EveryoneGroup' is calling for better treatment of striker Mario Balotelli by Inter coach Jose Mourinho as they believe that punishment levied to the player is fuelling racism websites to turn against the Italian-born player.

The group hopes the Nerazzurri and Italy under-21 national team help support Balotelli rather than blast him for his recent behaviour.

La Repubblica reports that a large number of far-right websites have heckled the player and it is believed he has been suffering in silence, and this has been reflected in his behaviour.

Roberto Malini, Matteo Pegoraro and Dario Picciau, who lead the human rights organisation have told the player's coaches to keep calm rather than show him the boot.

"It's important that Jose Mourinho and Pierluigi Casiraghi create a
serene environment for the player," Malini said.

"They shouldn't direct their heavy criticisms of Balotelli via the media because these are then used as weapons by the racists.

"It's sad to see a young talent like Balotelli living in a society which is filled with racial hatred. It's fundamental that he be protected.

"Balotelli's own words prove he is courageous and dignified and an
example against the intolerance of new generations who never received the right education in terms of racial tolerance and brotherhood amongst the society.

"Our group is proposing that Balotelli is named as an ambassador
against Racism to the United Nations and European Union like Rio
Ferdinand from England."

Balotelli looks set to feature against Sweden in the under-21 friendly
later tonight, despite missing his appointment with the Azzurrini on
Monday.

Balotelli was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1990, to Ghanian parents.

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