NYON, Switzerland -- UEFA has charged Feyenoord with racist behaviour by fans who threw an inflatable banana on the pitch during a tense Europa League last-32 match against Roma.

UEFA said it also charged Roma winger Adem Ljajic with "provoking spectators" when celebrating the opening goal in Roma's decisive 2-1 win last Thursday.

Dozens of fans were detained in the Netherlands ahead of the return following disorder in Rome at the first-leg match.

Last Thursday, play was twice briefly stopped by...

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has played down the importance of Monday night's Serie A clash with Roma, despite the flashpoints in October's 3-2 win still fresh in the memory.

Juve head into the game in Rome with an advantage of nine points over the Giallorossi at the top of the table. Victory would practically assure them a fourth successive Scudetto, barring an unlikely collapse, whereas defeat will give Roma hope they can still catch them at the top.

For Allegri, however, it is purely a...