Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has attempted to downplay racist abuse directed at Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly by a section of Inter Milan fans as "healthy teasing."
Monkey chants could be heard at the San Siro during Napoli's 1-0 defeat, leaving Koulibaly visibly upset before a second caution in the 81st minute saw him sent off. However, in an appearance on Tiki Taka (h/t Football Italia), Salvini said:
"I expect answers from the Milan police chiefs, because evidently something didn't work. There were some criminals who came from abroad to sow violence.