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Racist abuse probes

CHELSEA has asked police to investigate racist abuse directed at midfielder John Obi Mikel, while black Tottenham players were apparently taunted during a Europa League match. Racist tweets were sent to Mikel after the Nigeria international's mistake in Wednesday's Champions League opener against Juventus led to Chelsea conceding an equalizer. On Thursday night, Lazio fans allegedly aimed monkey chants at Tottenham players Jermain Defoe, Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend at White Hart Lane in London. Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas expects UEFA will act if allegations of racism prove to be correct. "I think (UEFA will take action if the accusations are proven)," Villas-Boas said. "UEFA is very active on this kind of situation."



 

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