Protests threatened after Torino players insulted

The Italian Professional Footballers' Association (AIC) has threatened to stage protests after a group of Serie B Torino's players were confronted by angry fans late on Wednesday.

Fans furious at the poor form of the Turin club, who are 10th in the second tier after being relegated from Serie A last season, reportedly insulted, threatened and spat at the players following a birthday party.

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