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UEFA to investigate after allegations of racist abuse towards Ibrahimovic

San Siro, Milan, Italy - February 25, 2021 AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts [REUTERS]

UEFA on Tuesday opened an investigation into incidents during last week's Europa League last 32, first leg between Red Star Belgrade and AC Milan after allegations that racist abuse was aimed at Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

European football's governing body said in a statement that "an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed today to conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding incidents which occurred" during last Thursday's game in the Serbian capital, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

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