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Inter Milan under investigation by Italian FA over alleged racist chanting aimed at Blaise Matuidi during clash with Juventus

Nerazzurri were already under microscope from authorities following similar incidents during 2017 clash with Napoli

Blaise Matuidi was reportedly subject of racist chanting from Inter Milan fans

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INTER MILAN are under investigation over alleged racist chanting aimed at Blaise Matuidi during the recent Serie A clash with Juventus.

The Italian FA confirmed they are looking into the incident, which is believed to have occurred in the second half.

 Blaise Matuidi was reportedly subject of racist chanting from Inter Milan fans
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Blaise Matuidi was reportedly subject of racist chanting from Inter Milan fansCredit: Getty Images
 Blaise Matuidi battles with Mauro Icardi as Inter Milan take on Juventus
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Blaise Matuidi battles with Mauro Icardi as Inter Milan take on JuventusCredit: Getty Images

Inter are already under the microscope for racist chanting during their clash with Napoli on April 30.

Under Serie A rules, a certain amount of supporters had to have been involved for any sanction to be imposed, and the prosecutors have been charged with finding out what percentage of fans joined in the chanting.

A report from the Italian FA insist it appears the alleged perpetrators were tucked away in a small corner of Curva Verde in the 55th minute.

It is not the first time Matuidi has been the victim of racist chanting this season, having come in for similar treatment from Verona and Cagliari fans.

 Blaise Matuidi celebrates with team-mates as Juventus secure epic victory
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Blaise Matuidi celebrates with team-mates as Juventus secure epic victoryCredit: REUTERS

Verona were fined £17,600 but Cagliari escaped without any punishment following the incidents.

Meanwhile, Fiorentina have been hit with an £8,800 fine after being found guilty of anti-Neapolitan chanting during this weekend's clash.

Matuidi thought he'd scored just before half-time against Inter — only to see his goal overturned following the intervention of the VAR.

Juventus eventually won an epic encounter 3-2 and Napoli's subsequent 3-0 loss at Fiorentina left them with one hand on the Serie A title.

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