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WATCH: Bastia Manager Unleash Foul-Mouthed Tirade At Mario Balotelli

WATCH: Bastia Manager Unleash Foul-Mouthed Tirade At Mario Balotelli

The two were involved in a heated exchange...

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Mario Balotelli was subject to vile racist abuse from Bastia fans before and during Nice's league encounter on Friday night.

They played out a 1-1 draw but the game was marred by the racist abuse Balotelli suffered with teammate Alasanne Plea confirming the chants.

Plea said; "We heard monkey noises in the warm-up and during the game. A few supporters insulted him the whole game. Balotelli was very, very upset." He said via the BBC.

Following the game, the Italian striker took to Instagram to protest at the treatment he suffered:


Though Bastia were surprised at the allegations who even released a statement claiming no incident was heard or informed to the match officials.

(Video courtesy of J+1)

But Bastia manager François Ciccolini was less sympathetic and volleyed abuse at the 26-year-old in the tunnel in the above video.

After the game, he shouted to Balotelli; "Shut the fuck up, you don't respect anything, go fuck yourself, you think I'm scared of you, go fuck yourself, where do you think you are."

Unfortunately, it's not the first time racist abuse has been directed at Balotelli. More to follow.

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Topics: Ligue 1, Mario Balotelli, France