Croatia fined over racism

Fifa issue punishment after Heskey abuse

Last updated: 25th September 2008

Croatia fined over racism

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Fifa have fined the Croatian Football Federation £14,920 over the racist behaviour of some of their fans during the World Cup qualifier against England.

England striker Emile Heskey was singled out by sections of the crowd at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb as Fabio Capello's side romped to a 4-1 victory on 10th September.

The Football Association lodged an official complaint with Fifa and world football's governing body have now issued the fine of 30,000 Swiss francs.

No place

A statement from Fifa said: "Racism has no place in football.

"Fifa is determined to continue broadcasting this message around the globe and deploying all of the means at its disposal to eliminate this form of discrimination."

The Croatia federation was punished in June for fans' racism at the European Championship.

They were fined 20,000 Swiss francs (€12,570) after European governing body Uefa ruled they showed racist conduct towards Turkey supporters in the Euro 2008 quarter-final.