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Cagliari will face no punishment from Serie A after their fans racially abused Moise Kean.

The 19-year-old Juventus striker was hit with monkey chants during their 2-0 win on April 2 but had the final say, scoring the second goal with five minutes left of the contest.

However, Serie A announced on Tuesday that the Sardinian club will not receive a punishment.

Cagliari will face no punishment from Serie A after their fans racially abused Moise Kean

Cagliari will face no punishment from Serie A after their fans racially abused Moise Kean

The 19-year-old Juventus striker was hit with monkey chants during their 2-0 win on April 2

The 19-year-old Juventus striker was hit with monkey chants during their 2-0 win on April 2

They have suggested that the chants had an 'objectively limited relevance'. Serie A also took six weeks to announce their decision. 

The incident had many controversial elements, not least the fact Kean was accused of provoking the fans by team-mate Leonardo Bonucci.

The Italy international was abused all night by sections of the home support, but took a stance of defiance after scoring a late second goal.

The teenager stood at the post, his arms aloft in response to the chants in the stands.

The teenager stood at the post, his arms aloft in response to the chants in the stands

The teenager stood at the post, his arms aloft in response to the chants in the stands

Juventus players, led by captain Giorgio Chiellini, protested to referee Piero Giacomelli, who was also in conversations with both managers.

Cagliari skipper Luca Ceppitelli went over to the fans behind the goal, appealing for the chants to stop, while France midfielder Blaise Matuidi appeared to gesture to manager Massimiliano Allegri he should take his players off.

When play did continue, an announcement went out over the public address system to highlight the issue, which was greeted by more jeers from some home supporters before the final whistle came after five minutes

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