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FIFA President warns against racism at World Cup
Jun 07, 2018
FIFA has warned that there will be serious consequences, if there are any incidents of racism at the World Cup in Russia.
Its president, Gianni Infantino says this includes referees suspending or even abandoning matches altogether, if fans or players are racially abused.
This, amid concerns over Russia's history of racism in football.
For instance, Russia's football union was fined for racist chanting aimed at France players during a game last March.
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