Italian soccer fans investigated over antisemitic chants

Supporters of Juventus and Inter Milan allegedly participated in antisemitic chants during Saturday's matches, calling rivals 'not Italian, but a bunch of Jews'
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Italian soccer authorities are investigating alleged antisemitic chants made by supporters of two professional clubs in the country.
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  • One of the clubs - Turin-based Juventus - is scheduled to play Israel's Maccabi Haifa twice in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. The home and away matches are scheduled for early October.
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    Juventus fans
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    Juventus fans
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    Authorities are also probing supporters of Inter Milan, according to the Associated Press.
    The alleged incidents occurred on Saturday during Juventus’ 1-1 draw at Fiorentina and Inter Milan's 3-2 loss to AC Milan in the derby.
    A video posted to Twitter appeared to show some Inter Milan fans chanting "the champions of Italy are Jews" shortly before kickoff.
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    Juventus players
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    Another video circulating on social media appeared to show Juventus fans at Fiorentina's Artemio-Franchi stadium in Florence chanting that their Serie A rivals were “not Italian, but a bunch of Jews."
    Inter Milan responded to the accusations with a Twitter post on Monday stating that “We have been Brothers of the World since 1908,” adding that “it is a commitment we have always made. It is in our history, it is who we are. Brothers Universally United #NoToDiscrimination.”

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