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Inter Milan striker Lukaku speaks out after racist abuse in Sunday's 2-1 Serie A victory at Cagliari

Romelu Lukaku receives sick racist monkey chants

Belgium and Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku made a plea to football federations and social media platforms on Monday to do more to fight racism after he was subjected to racist abuse in Sunday's 2-1 Serie A victory at Cagliari.

Playing only his second match in Italy after his move from Manchester United, Lukaku appeared to be the target of monkey chants from the home crowd at the Sardegna Arena as he prepared to take the decisive penalty.

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