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Roma apologise for racist abuse of Sampdoria's Vieira

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Last Updated : Oct 21 2019 | 9:20 AM IST

Roma issued an apology for their supporters racially abusing Sampdoria's English midfielder Ronaldo Vieira during their goalless Serie A draw.

"AS Roma would like to apologise to Ronaldo Vieira for the racist boos he was subjected to," Roma said on Twitter on Sunday.

"Roma does not tolerate racism of any kind and the club will support the authorities in identifying and subsequently banning any individuals found guilty of racially abusing the midfielder."
The English footballer later wrote on Instagram: "Football has a responsibility to punish and educate the idiots in the stadium today. Nonetheless, it was a good point for the team."
Sampdoria later thanked Roma via social media for their message: "Thank you. Always together for a better football #stopracism"

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First Published: Oct 21 2019 | 9:20 AM IST

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