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Chelsea, Spurs say players target of racism

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LONDON: Chelsea have 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 equaliser.

Chelsea said, ”We’ve informed the police and support taking the strongest possible action.”

Mikel deleted his Twitter account on Thursday.

On Wednesday night, Lazio fans allegedly aimed monkey chants at Tottenham players Jermain Defoe, Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, who said he did not hear the abusive chants, felt that ”it’s for the authorities (in UEFA) to follow up in any kind of investigation.” (AP)

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