Paul Pogba comes to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's rescue, refutes Romelu Lukaku's racism claims

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku racked up a major controversy following ir on-field conflict in quarter-final of Coppa Italia. Following game, allegations of racism were labelled against former Swede forward. Ibrahimovic was forced to take to Twitter to rubbish claims. And Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has w come to 39-year-old's rescue. 

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Ibrahimovic and Lukaku fight turns ugly 

Ibrahimovic and Lukaku ended up in an altercation during final minutes of first half. two former Man United teammates came neck-to-neck until ir respective teammates separated m. referee booked two footballers. But conflict continued as y kept shouting at each or while returning to dressing room at half-time. 

Video foot of incident revealed that Ibrahimovic addressed Lukaku using racist slur 'voodoo', which has w racked up controversy. While returning to dressing room, Inter Milan forward was seen swearing at Ibrahimovic's mor and sister, insisting that 39-year-old Swede had done same. 

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Paul Pogba rubbishes Zlatan Ibrahimovic racist allegations 

Ibrahimovic took to Twitter to assert re is absolutely place for racism in his life. In what appeared as an attempt to put matter to rest, he insisted that everybody was equal and of same race. "We are all players, some better than ors" accompanied by a link to an old Instagram video on same. 

He has also found support from his former Man United teammate Paul Pogba. France international raised questions on Ibrahimovic's racist allegations. He insisted striker loves him a lot and hence he will be last person Pogba would think of as being a racist. He also appeared to send out a warning to Lukaku, advising him t to mess with Milan striker. Incidentally, Pogba, Lukaku and Ibrahimovic played for toger Man United at some point.

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Inter Milan vs AC Milan: Christian Eriksen wins it for Conte 

Interestingly, Ibrahimovic opened scoring for Stefa Pioli in first half. But his goal was cancelled out by Lukaku, who struck from spot. tably, Ibrahimovic was already sent off following a second booking in game. And Christian Eriksen went on to win tie for Antonio Conte, striking a sensational freekick during injury time. 

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Im courtesy: Paul Pogba Instagram, AC Milan Twitter