English Premier League

Apparent racist abuse resurfaces

September 21, 2012
By ESPN.com news services
Chelsea has asked police to investigate racist abuse directed at midfielder John Obi Mikel, while UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Italian club Lazio after black Tottenham Hotspur 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 equalizer.

Chelsea says, "We've informed the police and support taking ...

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