Simunic to miss World Cup after pro-Nazi chant

Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the World Cup after being banned for 10 matches by Fifa for shouting a fascist salute following his team’s play-off victory over Iceland last month.

Fifa last night confirmed Simunic’s ban will start at the World Cup in Brazil, and also announced he will be banned from entering the stadium for any of the country’s matches.

Simunic has also been ordered to pay a fine of 30,000 Swiss francs (around €24,000).