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UEFA Opens Proceedings Against Croatia Over 'Racist Behaviour'
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will discuss the case on July 16, but it did not specify the nature of the racist behaviours, while it may be related to the Nazi symbol on the grass at the Stadion Poljud.
Two men look at the pitch appearing to show the pattern of a swastika following the the Euro 2016 qualifying football match between Croatia and Italy.© AFP
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European football's governing body UEFA has announced the opening of disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian football federation for "racist behaviours" and "improper conduct" after the Croatia-Italy 1-1 draw in a Euro 2016 qualifier.
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will discuss the case on July 16, but it did not specify the nature of the racist behaviours, while it may be related to the Nazi symbol on the grass at the Stadion Poljud, reports Efe.
After the game, the Croatian football federation apologizes to the spectators, Italians and the players of both national teams after a Nazi swastika symbol was imprinted on the field by miscreants on Friday.
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