Juventus trio Paul Pogba of France, Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah and Angelo Ogbonna, an Italy defender of Nigerian descent, were subjected to racist chanting during the Serie A champions' 4-0 defeat of Lazio at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

But footballing authorities were quick to react under new anti-racism directives. It means Lazio will face Udinese in their opening Serie A match of the new season without fans at one end of the stadium. The end that faces the closure is the Curva Nord (north curve) where Lazio's hardcore 'Ultras', known for their fascist leanings, watch games.