FIFA disciplinary chairman: Racism will be punished at Russian World Cup

FIFA disciplinary chairman Claudio Sulser says Russia will be punished if their supporters show any form of racist behaviour at the 2018 World Cup in the country.

FIFA disciplinary chairman: Racism will be punished at Russian World Cup
Tue, 04 Nov, 2014 - 12:12

FIFA disciplinary chairman Claudio Sulser says Russia will be punished if their supporters show any form of racist behaviour at the 2018 World Cup in the country.

Sulser’s comments come just a fortnight after CSKA Moscow were forced to play Manchester City in the Champions League behind close doors following past violent and racist behaviour from their fans, although 350 Russian supporters were able to gain entry to the ground on the evening.

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