FACTBOX-Sports related racism in Europe

LONDON (Reuters) - Roundup of racism related to sports and athletes in Europe in recent years:

SPAIN

Abuse directed at British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton shows the country is still struggling to come to terms with racism.

Insults from spectators at the Circuit de Catalunya were reminiscent of similar incidents that have marred Spanish sport in recent years.

National soccer coach Luis Aragones hit the headlines just over three years ago for derogatory comments about French player Thierry Henry although he has always denied they were racist.

Large-scale racist abuse was directed at visiting black players during a subsequent friendly international against England, while monkey chanting and racial insults became frequent.

Two seasons ago, fed up with the abuse, Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o threatened to walk off the pitch after he was insulted by fans in a match against Real Zaragoza.

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ITALY