Juventus star Ronaldo condemned Inter Milan fans who racially abused Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly during a Serie A game on Wednesday.
Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti said after Napoli's 1-0 loss to Inter that they tried to get the game suspended three times because of monkey chants directed at his defender.
Koulibaly, who was sent off during the game, addressed the issue on social media after the match, which was won by Lautoro Martinez's late goal, writing: "I'm sorry for the defeat and above all for having left my brothers! But I'm proud of the colour of my skin. Of being French, Senegalese, Neapolitan: man."
And Ronaldo offered support to Koulibaly with a social media post accompanied with a snap of himself with the defender.
"I always want education and respect in life and football," Ronaldo wrote on Instagram. "No to racism or any other type of offense and discrimination!!!"
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Meanwhile, Inter Milan have been ordered to play their next two Serie A games at home behind closed doors.