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Roma charged by UEFA over monkey chants in Chelsea match

Champions League - Chelsea vs AS Roma - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 18, 2017 AS Roma's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring their third goal with Maxime Gonalons and team mates REUTERS

AS Roma have been charged with racist behaviour by UEFA after a section of their supporters directed monkey chants at Chelsea defender Antonio Ruediger during their 3-3 Champions League draw in London on Wednesday.

European soccer’s governing body said in a statement on Friday that it had opened proceedings against the Italian side under Article 14 of its disciplinary regulations.

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