The Italian football association [FIGC] has continued its crackdown on racist abuse by handing a pitchside 'director' the ability to suspend a match in the event of unruly crowd behaviour.
Kevin-Prince Boateng's decision to walk off the pitch after being subjected to taunts from spectators during AC Milan's friendly with Pro Patria last week spurred the FIGC into action, although the governing body has urged players in Italy not to leave the field like Boateng.
Instead, they have encouraged a neutral director on the sidelines to decide whether a match should be abandoned after communicating with officials, team staff and players.