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UEFA open investigation into Marko Arnautovic's alleged racist outburst during his celebration against North Macedonia... and Austria striker faces BAN from the rest of Euro 2020 if found guilty of slurs towards Egzon Bejtulai and Gjanni Alioski

UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Austria striker Marko Arnautovic's reaction to his goal against North Macedonia.

And should a racist element be proven in his celebrations, Arnautovic could be banned from the rest of the tournament.

The former Stoke and West Ham frontman, who is currently playing his football in China with Shanghai Port, was restrained by skipper David Alaba as he gestured angrily after scoring late in Sunday's 3-1 Group C victory in Romania.

Marko Arnautovic is being investigated by UEFA following his alleged racial outburst

Marko Arnautovic is being investigated by UEFA following his alleged racial outburst

When you've just scored for #AUT at @Euro2020 - and clearly want to get something off your chest.