FA could boycott Serbia in racism row

The Football Association have raised the prospect of a future boycott of matches in Serbia as a bitter row blew up over the alleged racist treatment of England’s Under-21 side after their win in Belgrade.

The FA’s general secretary Alex Horne urged UEFA to take the strongest action against the Serbian FA and questioned whether England teams would play in the country.

UEFA last night announced charges against both the Serbian FA and the English, for improper conduct of their players, and against the Serbs for “alleged racist chanting” by fans. The cases will be dealt with at a meeting of UEFA’s control and disciplinary Body on November 22.