We won't tolerate racism from Croatia: UEFA

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2006

LONDON (AFP) — European football's ruling body UEFA has warned Croatia and its fans they could face heavy sanctions if they rain racist abuse down on England when the sides meet in Zagreb on Wednesday. A number of Croatia's clubs and the country's federation have been warned for racism-related issues in the past by football's authorities and the fact that England's team contains black players is causing concern.

World ruling body FIFA charged the Croatian Football Federation with bringing the game into disrepute after fans formed a human swastika during a friendly in Italy earlier this year. And UEFA said the east Europeans risk being sanctioned if they fail to behave in the group E clash on Wednesday. "We can impose heavier sanctions if it happens again," said UEFA...