Sulley Muntari's one-match ban overturned after midfielder walked off racist abuse

ByFootballItalia

Updated 08/05/2017 at 17:57 GMT

The FIGC’s appeals court has overturned Sulley Muntari’s one-match ban meaning he’ll be available for Pescara this weekend.

Sulley Muntari of Pescara react during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Pescara Calcio at Stadio Sant'Elia on April 30, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy.

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The former Portsmouth, Inter and AC Milan midfielder was given a suspension after he walked off against Cagliari, having been the victim of racist abuse.

Sulley Muntari of Pescara react during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Pescara Calcio at Stadio Sant'Elia on April 30, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy.

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The decision to sanction the former Milan man brought condemnation from around the world, but tonight Italian wire service ANSA reports that the Corte Federale d’Apello has overturned the suspension.

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That means Muntari will be available to face Crotone this weekend.

Sulley Muntari of Pescara react during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Pescara Calcio at Stadio Sant'Elia on April 30, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy.

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