Playing a friendly match, racist chants from spectators forced AC Milan players to walk out and the contest being suspended.

Frenchman Philippe Mexes is set to return to AC Milan's starting line up for the Rossoneri's Champions League group opener against Anderlecht later on Tuesday, said reports.

AC Milan captain Massimo Ambrosini has hit out at Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini for trying to get a fellow professional into trouble.

Massimo Maccarone scored the deciding goal on Thursday to send Middlesbrough into the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup with a 4-1 victory over FC Basel.