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'If you challenge people, things can change': Carlo Ancelotti explains how Napoli fought to stop vile racist abuse against Kalidou Koulibaly as he insists football has a key role in 'educating people'

Former Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti explained how the club fought against racist abuse targeted towards their defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Manchester United target has been the subject of racial abuse during his time at Napoli and football is taking a stance against racism as protesting continues across the globe for the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign.

Players in the Premier League have been taking a knee before kick-off and wearing 'Black Lives Matter' on their playing shirts in a sign of solidarity with the movement.

Carlo Ancelotti explained how Napoli fought against racist abuse of Kalidou Koulibaly
The defender was the subject of monkey chants from Inter Milan fans back in 2018

The Everton boss said that football can play a key role in 'educating people' as the protests for equal treatment continue.