Manchester United seek advice over racist Romelu Lukaku song about the size of his penis
Kick It Out have contacted the club about the racist chant heard at the weekend
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United told to act by FA over 'racist' Lukaku chant
Manchester United are seeking specialist advice after they were contacted by anti-racism group Kick It Out over a song that has been heard at Old Trafford in support of the striker that refers to a racial stereotype.
Kick It Out has confirmed that it has spoken to the Premier League club following the emergence of video footage that featured a song about the size of Lukaku’s penis, which the campaign group have asked to be banned because it reinforces the stereotype that black men are better endowed than others.
The chant has not been used by fans in a derogatory or abusive way towards Belgian striker Lukaku, but The Independent understands that the club will now seek advice over the matter.
“Kick It Out is aware of footage of alleged racist chanting by supporters of Manchester United that emerged on Wednesday evening [September 13],” a Kick It Out spokesman said on Tuesday.
“The lyrics used in the chant are offensive and discriminatory. Racist stereotypes are never acceptable in football or wider society, irrespective of any intention to show support for a player.
“We have contacted Manchester United regarding the issue and will be working closely with them and the FA to ensure that it is addressed swiftly.
If we receive any reports relating to the discriminatory chant, those will be passed on to the governing body and the perpetrators can expect to face punishment.”
A United spokesman did confirm that the club have a “zero-tolerance” policy towards racism.
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