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Mario Balotelli: 'French people... is it normal that Bastia supporters make monkey noises? Is racism LEGAL in France? Or only in Bastia?'

Mario Balotelli has hit out at Bastia fans, accusing them of racism after making 'monkey noises' during Nice's Ligue 1 fixture on Friday.

The 26-year-old striker starred for French club Nice in the 1-1 draw but said on Saturday: 'Is racism legal in France? Or only in Bastia?'

Balotelli, the former Manchester City and Liverpool striker, also accused the French Football Federation's La Commission de Discipline of doing nothing.

Nice striker Mario Balotelli pictured jumping for the ball during the game against Bastia
Nice striker Mario Balotelli pictured jumping for the ball during the game against Bastia
Balotelli has hit out at Bastia fans (pictured on Friday night), accusing them of racism
Balotelli has hit out at Bastia fans (pictured on Friday night), accusing them of racism

'Yesterday the result against Bastia was right.