Bastia has been accused of racist chants by Nice striker Mario Balotelli after the match between the two teams on Friday evening. Balotelli explained that he was the victim of monkey chants throughout the match. The French Professional Football League has opened an investigation into the incidents. The Corsican crowd was accused of making monkey noises and 'uh uh' sounds during the match. Balotelli commented on Instagram that the result against Bastia was fair, but that the Bastia supporters had made the match horrible. The LFP announced the opening of an investigation into all the incidents that occurred during the SC Bastia - OGC Nice match. The Disciplinary Committee will open the file on the incidents of the match based on the complementary reports of the officials and the elements provided by the clubs. Balotelli, a 26-year-old striker born in Palermo and of Ghanaian origin, has already been the target of racist insults on several occasions when he played in Italy and England. In May 2013, a referee had stopped a match between Milan and AS Rome due to racist chants. In April 2015, the English anti-discrimination association Kick It Out had estimated that he had been targeted by more than 4,000 racist messages on social networks during the 2014-15 season. The match between Bastia and Nice ended in a 1-1 draw. The referee of the match had been judged good by Balotelli. The Bastia supporters were criticized for their behavior during the match. The LFP must now take action to combat racist chants in French football stadiums. Players and coaches must also take a stand against racism in football. Football is a sport that must be played with respect and fair play. Racist incidents must be taken very seriously and those responsible must be punished. The LFP and football clubs must work together to eradicate racism from French football stadiums. The French football league must ensure that all players feel safe and respected during matches. The fight against racism is a priority for the LFP and all football clubs in France.