Opposition
supporters heckled their former forward throughout the Milan derby, but his
coach was quick to praise his temperament in a hostile environment
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Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has praised the maturity of Mario Balotelli
after he was the victim of persistent verbal abuse throughout Sunday's 1-1 draw
with Inter.
The
controversial forward began his career with the Nerazzurri but joined their
arch-rivals from Manchester City during the January transfer window, much to
the anger of Inter supporters.
"Balotelli
did very well not to react to the provocations, I'm just sorry he wasn't able
to score," Allegri praised after the game.
Nerazzurri
fans were at the centre of controversy earlier this month when they launched
racist chants about the Italy international in the wake of his move to Milan,
resulting in a €15,000 fine for the club.
Before
Sunday's game, president Massimo Moratti and Inter 'ultras' released statements
warning against a repeat of those actions.
The
warnings over racism were generally headed though abusive personal banners
aimed at Balotelli were on show at San Siro.
Some
Inter fans waved inflatable bananas, items which have become a regular sight at
Serie A games and not considered to be a representation of racist abuse.
The
22-year-old has scored four times in as many games for the Rossoneri since
joining the club.
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