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AC Milan stands by Rafael Leao following reported racist abuse on social media
AC Milan offer support to Rafael Leao after alleged racist abuse on social media
![AC Milan stands by Rafael Leao following reported racist abuse on social media AC Milan stands by Rafael Leao following reported racist abuse on social media](https://image.thesportstak.com/images/cms/articles/v1w4zbumo76i1wwhxm5idm2zd.jpg?width=180&quality=60)
AC Milan have expressed support for winger Rafael Leao after a supporter told him to leave the club in a racist social media post.
The Portugal international was targeted following his side’s 4-2 Serie A loss at Monza on Sunday.
An Instagram message allegedly directed at Leao read: “I can’t see you anymore, I can’t stand you on the pitch anymore, I’m becoming racist, you really p*** me off, leave as soon as possible, you and whoever follows you.”
Leao came on as a half-time substitute during the weekend defeat, which ended Milan’s nine-match unbeaten run in the league.
He shared the abuse, along with the words: “Unfortunately the world continues to have this type of people with small minds.”
The 24-year-old player later received support from his club.
![Rafael Leao, right, joined AC Milan in 2019](https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/omnisport/53/60/2_74307091.jpg?t=-960990179)
A post on AC Milan’s X account read: “@RafaeLeao7 we stand with you. In our fanbase and in football, there’s no room for racism.”
Leao, who has won 23 caps for his country, joined Milan from French side Lille in 2019.
He has scored seven goals in 30 appearances for the Italian club this season.
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