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Inter fans tell Romelu Lukaku racist chants were a 'form of respect'
Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
A GROUP of Inter Milan “ultra” fans have attempted to defend the racist chants aimed at striker Romelu Lukaku, telling him that it was a sign of respect.
Lukaku took to the social media on Sunday night after he was subjected to vile monkey chants prior to converting a penalty away to Cagliari.
This isn’t the first time the supporters have been caught on video hurling racist abuse at a black player.
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