FIFA sanctions Hungary & Bulgaria

[Folami David]

FIFA has ordered Hungary and Bulgaria to play their next 2014 World Cup qualifiers behind closed doors after racist incidents involving their fans.
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Hungary supporters were reported for making anti-semetic chants during their friendly against Israel in August. Bulgaria were also sanctioned following racist remarks directed at a Denmark player during their World Cup qualifier in October.
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FIFA also fined the Bulgarian FA £23,685 and the Hungarian FA £27,051.
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A FIFA statement said '' We strongly condemn all forms of racism in football, and any form of discrimination will not be tolerated and we will receive a strong response by the relevant authorities ''.