Lukaku: Football Needs To Take "Stronger Positions" Against Racism.

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Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 1:10pm

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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He told CNN it would help protect players and fans from abuse.

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku thinks football needs to take "stronger positions" against racism than taking the knee before matches.

The Belgium international believes there should be a summit between high profile players, governing bodies, government ministers and the CEOs of social media companies to address issues.

He told CNN it would help protect players and fans from abuse.

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