Balotelli abuse earns Croatia €80k fine

Croatia was today fined €80,000 after their fans were found guilty of racially abusing Mario Balotelli during their European Championship game against Italy.

Balotelli abuse earns Croatia €80k fine

Croatia was today fined €80,000 after their fans were found guilty of racially abusing Mario Balotelli during their European Championship game against Italy.

The punishment, which was also dished out for the setting off and throwing of fireworks, was the first for a racially-aggravated offence at a tournament which has been marred by the problem.

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