Italy’s Federal Prosecutor has fined Brescia €12,000 (approximately ?19.2 million) for racist chants directed at Ebenezer Akinsanmiro during a Serie B match, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered.
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Akinsanmiro, on loan from Inter Milan to Sampdoria, was targeted, prompting the referee to briefly suspend the game. Despite the severity of the incident, the Serie B Sports Judge opted against closing any sections of Brescia's stadium.
The Lega B statement confirmed the penalty, emphasizing the discriminatory behavior of Brescia fans during the 22nd minute of the first half.
Remo Stars Academy product had done the monkey walk, beating his chest, but was booked for "incitement".
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