Liverpool star Dejan Lovren has launched a strong anti-racism message in support of Juventus forward Moise Kean.
The 19-year-old Juve attacker was subjected to racist abuse from supporters on Tuesday night as the Serie A leaders beat Cagliari 2-0.
Kean was jeered by some supporters as he celebrated his goal late on before the actions of the fans involved was somewhat condoned by influential defender Leonardo Bonucci after the game.
"There were racist jeers after the goal," said Bonucci. "Blaise (Matuidi) heard it and was angered.
"I think the blame is 50-50, because Moise shouldn't have done that [celebration] and the [fans] should not have reacted that way.
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"We are professionals. We have to set the example and not provoke anyone."
The comments have been widely criticised, with England star Raheem Sterling - who himself was subjected to racism in Montenegro last week - branding the comments 'laughable' on social media on Wednesday.
Reds centre-back Lovren has since posted his disappointment at the incident before labelling comments made by an Instagram user as "stupid".
Lovren posted: "Hating people because of their color is wrong and it doesn't matter which color does the hating.
It's just plain wrong! Say NO to racism!"
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An Instagram user by the name guled_billi replied, saying: "I feel people are too damn sensitive these dayz. They want 2 b 'victims' so they exaggerate everything!"
The Reds centre-back though, gave that response the short shrift with a terse reply in the comments section.
"guled_billi people like you (with stupid mindsets) will never go forward in their lives." said Lovren.
