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UEFA closes case against Roma for alleged monkey chants during Chelsea game

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadi
Image: Antonio Rudiger was the target of alleged racist abuse

UEFA has closed disciplinary proceedings against Roma after some of their supporters allegedly directed monkey chants at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger during October's Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge.

In a statement, UEFA announced its control, ethics and disciplinary body "has decided to close the disciplinary proceedings".

It is understood there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

Germany defender Rudiger left Roma for Chelsea last summer, having previously expressed his frustration at a failure to tackle racist incidents which saw him targeted.

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Chelsea and Roma drew the October 18 game 3-3, while Roma won 3-0 in Italy two weeks later.

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