Koulibaly keeps cool after racist outburst

Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri hailed the referee for temporarily suspending the team's Serie A game in Lazio on Wednesday after fans targeted French-born Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly with racist chants.

"I have to compliment the referee because the situation was becoming embarrassing," Sarri said in comments to Mediaset Premium.

"The lads all felt sorry for Koulibaly, but I think he took it all in his stride because he is very intelligent, has a good head on his shoulders and was being helped by his teammates.