Sky Sports Italia have suspended their relationship with former West Ham and Celtic striker Paolo Di Canio after presenting a show with a "Dux" tattoo visible.
The tattoo, which represents Italy's former fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, was seen when the former Sunderland manager appeared as a pundit while wearing a short-sleeved shirt.
The tattoo is inked on his right bicep.
The Dux tattoo partially visible on his right bicep. Picture by: GIUSEPPE CALZUOLA / AP/Press Association Images
It led to complaints from viewers, leading the TV channel to take action.
"We made a mistake. We apologise for those whose sensibilities were hurt," they said.
Di Canio has previously courted controversy for performing the fascist salute while playing for boyhood club Lazio.
