UEFA to probe Italian federation chief's alleged racism

Italy's national football team new coach Antonio Conte (L) and the president of the Italian football federation (FIGC) Carlo Tavecchio give during a press conference in Rome yesterdayAFPEuropean football's governing body UEFA has opened an investigation into an alleged racist comment made by new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio. At a public meeting last month, Tavecchio said that "Here we get 'Opti Poba' who previously ate bananas and then suddenly becomes a first-team player at Lazio." The comments, which appeared to be aimed at France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, sparked controversy in Italy.