Striker Mario Balotelli shared his opinion on racism in football.

"I have not once heard people in the stadium chant at me:" There are no black Italians! ". But my example proves that it is not so.

I was born and raised in Italy, but according to the law, I became Italian only after the eighteenth birthday. I think that the law is unfair, therefore, perhaps some still consider blacks to be inferior. Such people believe that when a black player is in the center of a team photo - this is an error.

If I were white, not black, I would have fewer problems. Perhaps in some of them I was to blame myself, sometimes I misunderstood the situation. But I am absolutely sure: would be white, I would be forgiven quickly.

I will not say that Italy is a racist country, but there are racists in it. The next generation is able to change the situation. We must teach our children that, despite differences in appearance, everyone is equal, "Balotelli said in an interview with So Foot.