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Tottenham 0-0 Lazio: Racist abuse overshadows Euro stalemate

England striker Jermain Defoe was treated to the reprehensible, prehistoric monkey hoot by a section of Lazio ultras in front of watching UEFA president Michel Platini.

If Monsieur Platini heard nothing untoward, he is not fit to hold such high office.

This is not a question of a witch-hunt by the beastly English media. It is a question of driving racism, and the last dregs who resort to it, out of the game.

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas said he did not hear any chants, but added he would encourage UEFA, to take any action if it is proven that the travelling fans did hurl racist abuse.

"I think (UEFA will act if the accusations are proven)," Villas-Boas said in his post-match press conference.

"UEFA is very active on this kind of situation so and our overall objective is to kick racism out of football.

"I can't point the finger at anyone in any way shape or form tonight because I didn't hear anything. It's for the authorities to follow up in any kind of investigation."

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