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UEFA take action against Lazio over Spurs match

European football's governing body on Monday said it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Lazio a Europa Cup tie with English Premier League side Tottenham was marred by racist chanting.

Tottenham's Aaron Lennon picks up the ball during the Europa League match against Lazio in London in September. European football's governing body says it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Lazio after a Europa Cup tie with English Premier League side Tottenham was marred by racist chanting.

UEFA said the charges "relate to the alleged racist behaviour of Lazio supporters" during the 0-0 draw on November 22 last year, when some sections of the Rome club's fans brandished a banner reading "Free Palestine".

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