Strangely, Balotelli protests racism and is punished

Strangely, Balotelli protests racism and is punished

Nice striker Mario Balotelli was punished with yellow cards, following protests against the referee for racist calls against him in the Dijon match. Manchester City and Liverpool's ex-attacker was met with yellow by Judge Nicolas Rainville in the second half after complaining of fans, Blic newspaper writes. Balotelli was punished by Rainville [...]

Manchester City and Liverpool's ex-attacker was met with yellow by Judge Nicolas Rainville in the second half after complaining of fans, Blic newspaper writes.

Balotelli was punished by Rainville in the 72nd minute, but was warned of his actions before.

Nice has posted a picture on Twitter after this story with the inscription:

“Meanwhile, Mario Balotelli has accepted a yellow card, for he was upset by racist insults from the public”.

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