A Turkish lawyer is suing Inter Milan for taking to the field against Fenerbahce wearing a kit he claims is 'offensive to Muslim sensibilities'.
Inter wore the shirt, which is white with a red cross emblazoned on the front, in last month's 3-0 Champions League win over the Turks at the San Siro.
Watching the game on television, Izmir lawyer Baris Kaska decided the crosses reminded him of the symbol of the Christian Crusades against Islam, and felt Inter had 'manifested in the most explicit manner the superiority of one religion over another.'
He added: 'It made me think immediately of the bloody days of the past. While I was watching the game I felt profound grief in my soul.'
Now Kaska is demanding damages, and has also lodged a complaint with a local court urging UEFA to annul the result of the match.
Inter officials, who thought better of wearing the kit in the away tie in Istanbul, say they are 'astounded' at the legal action.
They pointed out that the red cross on a white background is a symbol of the city of Milan and comissioned the kit to mark the club's centenary.
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