Spain fine 'too lenient' - PFA

Spain are on a final warning that any repeat of the racist abuse of England players may lead to their national team playing a match behind closed doors or even being thrown out of a major tournament such as the World Cup.

Spain fine 'too lenient' - PFA

Spain are on a final warning that any repeat of the racist abuse of England players may lead to their national team playing a match behind closed doors or even being thrown out of a major tournament such as the World Cup.

However, that threat was not enough to satisfy critics who believe FIFA’s fine of just under £45,000 (€64,670) following last month’s appalling scenes in Madrid was little deterrent.

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