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Lukaku Assaulted by Racist Abuse, Red Carded After Outburst

  • Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku was targeted with racist insults during a Coppa Italia match against Juventus.
  • Lukaku scored an equalizing penalty but was then shown a red card for his reaction to the abuse after the match.
  • Lukaku's representatives and anti-racism advocates demanded action and an apology from Juventus and Serie A.
  • Serie A condemned the racist abuse and banned offenders from stadiums for life but was criticized for not doing enough.
  • The incident was the latest in a string of racist incidents marring the Italian football league.
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