FIFA to probe 'possible discriminatory' England chants

Published on: 12 July 2018

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FIFA are investigating chants of a "possible discriminatory" nature by England fans during their World Cup semifinal defeat by Croatia on Wednesday.

"We can confirm that a report has been filed through the anti-discrimination monitoring system in relation to chants of a possible discriminatory nature by English fans," said a FIFA statement.

"Subsequently, disciplinary proceedings have been opened against The Football Association."

England lost 2-1 in only their second World Cup semifinal since they won the tournament in 1966, with Croatia going on to face France in the final on Sunday.

Source: espn.co.uk

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