Comments on: What Can We Learn About Race in Italy From Mario Balotelli?

By: There Goes the Neighborhood « Nutmeg Radio

There Goes the Neighborhood « Nutmeg Radio — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:39:45 +0000

[...] sentiments are not restricted to England. Italy has struggled with the introduction of “others” into Italian society. France’s inverse love [...]

By: Samuel Eto’o’s Question: Is the World Ready for an African Champion? « Nutmeg Radio

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:30:54 +0000

[...] his long standing narrative, at least regarding race, has shifted over to Mario Balotelli and his struggles in Italian football. In light of the very public episodes involving these two players, the question Eto’o [...]

By: Totti vs. Balotelli: Italy’s Double Standard « Nutmeg Radio

Totti vs. Balotelli: Italy’s Double Standard « Nutmeg Radio — Fri, 07 May 2010 02:15:02 +0000

[...] written a bit about the issues facing Mario Balotelli in Italy. While many have been quick to direct blame squarely on the youngster, Francesco [...]

By: Daily Banter – 4.22.2010 « Nutmeg Radio

Daily Banter – 4.22.2010 « Nutmeg Radio — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:50:09 +0000

[...] the incident at the end of the Inter Milan – Barcelona Champions League game at the San Siro. The situation is quite complex, but I must say that I feel for the young man. Inter fans refuse to cut him any slack. Granted he [...]

By: Racism in Italian Football Causes Team to Abandon Match « Nutmeg Radio

Racism in Italian Football Causes Team to Abandon Match « Nutmeg Radio — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:33:35 +0000

[...] between this incident and the Mario Balotelli incidents that we discussed in an earlier piece on race in Italy. The most obvious parallel is that in both cases skin color is the conduit through which Italian [...]

By: Tanya W.

Tanya W. — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:37:56 +0000

This is an excellent point and very well written! I agree 100%!!!