Police investigate racist abuse against Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos
Police are investigating racist abuse of Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos online.
The 24-year-old was hosting a live video stream on Instagram this weekend, in which viewers could post messages.
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"We take all allegations of online abuse seriously and will thoroughly investigate such matters," a statement added.
The Colombian national team player signed a three-year contract with the Scottish side in 2017 for a reported £1 million.
He finished his first season at Rangers as top goal scorer for the club, with a total of 18 goals.
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