THE YOUNGER brother of AC Milan president and former Italian president Silvio Berlusconi has provoked yet another racism controversy after he called Mario Balotelli “negretto di famiglia” – which translates as “the family’s little nig*er”.
Paolo Berlusconi, who is Milan’s vice-president, made the comments during a political meeting in Monza, near Milan. His choice of words was recorded on video by local reporters present at the event, a party rally for a right-wing People of Freedom candidate – the political party of his older brother.
The controversial comments were said in this context: “Okay, we are all off to see the family's little n****. He's a crazy head. All the young ladies are invited as well – you can even have a chance to meet the president (Silvio Berlusconi).”
Such remarks come after the recent incident involving Milan’s midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng, who walked off the pitch during a friendly match last month when rival fans racially abused him. The Milan president commended Boateng for his actions.
Meanwhile, Balotelli, who will be accustomed to off-field controversies thanks to his eventful spell with Manchester City, began his Milan career well on the pitch – the 22-year-old striker scored twice on his debut against Udineses last weekend.
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