Fury as Sulley Muntari is banned after protesting about racism

Italian FA under fire over decision to uphold yellow card against player abused by Cagliari fans

Sulley Muntari, racist abuse
Sulley Muntari of Pescara pleads with Cagliari fans after being subjected to racial abuse
(Image credit: Enrico Locci/Getty)

Anger is growing over the Italian FA's decision to ban Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari for one match after he was the victim of racist abuse during a Serie A match against Cagliari at the weekend.

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