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Balotelli Slams Bastia Fans For 'Monkey' Chants

Balotelli Slams Bastia Fans For 'Monkey' Chants

Nice striker, Mario Balotelli claims he was racially abused by fans during his side's 1-1 draw with Bastia in Ligue 1.

Read: 'I Thought Balotelli Would Be A Lot Crazier'

The Italian striker returned to the Nice line-up after serving a suspension last weekend, although he was unable to help his side to victory.

Balotelli revealed via his Twitter account that Bastia fans had made Monkey noises during Friday night's clash. 

The LFP's disciplinary committee confirmed they have will look into matter, and once more information has been revealed, a decision will be made.

Bastia have previously been docked two points in the 2007-2008 season when their fans racially abused Burkina Faso striker Boubacar Kebe.

Balotelli has enjoyed fine start to life in Nice, having scored eight goals in 10 Ligue 1 appearances this season.

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