An Italian Footballer, Danielle De Rossi, told another one a “shut up, sh*tty Gypsy”. This has at least started a real discussion on racism and prompted requests of a crack down on such comments and behaviour.

Disgraceful!

• Juve, Roma bosses clash as De Rossi accused of racism. In: Yahoo Sports. 24.01.2016. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/juve-roma-bosses-clash-rossi-accused-racism-234755714–sow.html
• Daniele De Rossi allegedly calls Mario Mandzukic a “piece of s*** gypsy” during Roma’s loss to Juventus. In: The Mirror. 25.01.2016. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/daniele-de-rossi-allegedly-calls-7241857
• Juve, Roma bosses clash as De Rossi accused of racism. In: Ten Play. 25.01.2016. http://tenplay.com.au/news/2016/01/25/juve-roma-bosses-clash-as-de-rossi-accused-of-racism
• Italy FA told to crack down on Roma star over gypsy slur. In The Straight Times. 26.01.2016. http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123993/italy-fa-told-crack-down-roma-star-over-gypsy-slur