November 19, 2007

Atalanta vs. AC Milan to be replayed

The abandoned Atalanta-Milan Week 12 fixture will be replayed behind closed doors and the Orobici have been hit by spectator sanctions.

The tragic death of Gabriele Sandri led to violent protests from sections of the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on November 11.

After just seven minutes, the game was abandoned when the safety glass was broken despite attempts from Atalanta players to quell the protests.

There had been whispers that the game may be awarded as a 3-0 win to Milan, but instead the full 90 minutes will be played at a later date.

Atalanta have come under fire from the Press and the calcio community and the Curva Nord will now remain closed until March 31, 2008.

Meanwhile, Lazio have escaped action over reports of racist taunts aimed at Adrian Mutu during the Biancocelesti’s November 3 clash against Fiorentina.

Video evidence showed that Mutu was the victim of abusive chants, but there was no proof that they were discriminatory.

Juventus have been fined £12,000 after a banner reading “Ibrahimovic the grubby gypsy” was unveiled at Week 11’s Derby d’Italia.

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