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Man Utd threat to ban fans they identify on CCTV singing racially-offensive song about Romelu Lukaku
Manchester United have threatened action against any of their fans they identify on CCTV as having sung the racially offensive song about striker Romelu Lukaku during the 1-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.
The Belgian scored the winner. The club issued a strongly-worded statement after the match. The chant's racial stereotyping, centred upon a line about Lukaku’s penis, was also condemned by the anti-discriminatory body Kick It Out.
United said in a statement: “Manchester United has a zero tolerance stance on offensive chanting and behaviour. The club and player have been clear in asking for an end to the chant.
The club has worked with relevant bodies and supporters groups in trying to eradicate any offensive behaviour and will take further action against individuals if this continues.
"The club in discussion with the police and has asked for CCTV footage from Southampton and will try to identify those who disrespected the player's wishes not to sing the song."
Mourinho, sent off in injury-time for encroaching on the pitch, did not condemn the chanting, saying only that the fans had been “amazing”.
He said: “I don't understand what the fans sing. The only music I understand clearly is one from my opponents when they tell Mourinho to go to a place.”