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'We are all Koulibaly' – Napoli fans wear masks in support of racially abused defender

Napoli have shown support for Kalidou Koulibaly by wearing masks during Saturday's clash with Bologna after he was subjected to discriminatory abuse.

The 27-year-old, born in France to Senegalese parents, was allegedly subjected to monkey chants throughout his side's 1-0 loss to Inter in midweek.

Koulibaly was sent off in the game, as he was first booked for a foul and then given a second yellow card for sarcastically applauding the referee.

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His manager, Carlo Ancelotti, defended his centre-back afterwards, however, insisting that the club asked for the game to be suspended three times due to the abuse aimed at Koulibaly, leading to announcements over the PA system.