Hellas Verona have announced that Luca Castellini, the head of the club's ultras group, has been banned from entering the stadium for more than 10 years after making racist comments towards Italy international Mario Balotelli.
Balotelli was targeted by sections of the Verona fans during their recent clash with Brescia, with the striker having grown tired of racist abuse from the stands and kicking the ball towards those culpable before threatening to walk off of the pitch.
Anti-racism protocol followed, with the match being stopped as an announcement was made over the tannoy calling for the abuse to end as Balotelli was convinced by team-mates to stay on the field and see out the game.