The Honorary Consul of Ghana to Italy, Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, played a key role in overturning the one match ban on Ghana and Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari.<\/p>\n
Muntari was handed a match ban after protesting racial chants and prejudice against him during Seria A encounter a week ago.<\/p>\n
The former AC Milan man\u2019s ban attracted international attention resulting in the meeting between the player and the consul, which the latter promised his backing.<\/p>\n
Our checks indicate that, His Excellency Massiliano Colasuonno Taricone, took the matter up by urging the Italian Football Association to rescind the decision and overturn the suspension.<\/p>\n
The Football Association complied, overturned the decision which made Muntari legible for action over the weekend.<\/p>\n
The consul said in an interview that, \u201cI deem it as a privilege more than a duty, and I would like to thank the Association for listening to the public outcry in our quest to right this wrong. \u201c We will work together soon to have a Serie A football Academy in Ghana for the Ghanaian youth.\u201d<\/p>\n
He promised Ghanaians living in Italy not hesitate to consult the Embassy or the representative bodies as the Consul when confronted by challenges in Italy.<\/p>\n
He lauded Muntari for fighting against racism.
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\nBy: Kofi Aduonum\/ Daily Guide\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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