Anthony Elanga subjected to alleged racist abuse on Sweden Under-21s duty

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Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga was allegedly racially abused by an opponent while playing for Sweden Under-21s this week, his country’s football association has said.

The alleged incident took place during Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Italy in a European U21 Championship qualifier in Monza on Tuesday. Elanga, 19, played the full 90 minutes and made the complaint after the game.

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