FIFA to investigate racist abuse allegations

FIFA have launched a disciplinary investigation into complaints that England striker Emile Heskey was subjected to racist abuse during last week’s World Cup qualifier in Croatia.

FIFA have launched a disciplinary investigation into complaints that England striker Emile Heskey was subjected to racist abuse during last week’s World Cup qualifier in Croatia.

The Football Association in England have formally complained to FIFA about the racism and after receiving the documents yesterday the game’s world governing body will now investigate.

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