Rangers allege Alfredo Morelos racially abused by Celtic fans

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rangers claim Alfredo Morelos was subjected to racist abuse by Celtic fans in Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Parkhead. A Rangers spokesman said: “We believe Alfredo was racially abused and we would expect now that all measures will be taken to identify and deal with those responsible.” The Parkhead club responded with a statement which read: “We are aware of the gestures made by the player towards Celtic supporters. “We have received no reports of any racial abuse but would fully investigate any should these be brought to our attention.” open image in gallery Teammate Alfredo Morelos celebrates teammate Ryan Kent’s goal Morelos made some gestures with his hand across his throat as he made his way up the tunnel. It read: “Even Alfredo’s gesture as he left the pitch is now being portrayed in some quarters as something sinister when, in fact, it is a gesture used commonly throughout South America to indicate quite simply that something – in this case, the match – is finished.” Morelos picked up his first booking for a foul on Celtic skipper Scott Brown earlier in the game before he saw red after diving in the Celtic penalty area.