Hungary punished by FIFA for racist behaviour of fans against England

Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham were targeted with monkey chants during the match on September 2 in Budapest, which England won 4-0.
Hungary punished by FIFA for racist behaviour of fans against England

England’s Raheem Sterling was targeted by monkey chants during the World Cup qualifier against Hungary earlier this month. Picture: Attila Trenka

Hungary have been ordered to play two home FIFA competition matches behind closed doors, one suspended for two years, over racist behaviour by fans at the World Cup qualifier against England earlier this month.

Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham were targeted with monkey chants during the match on September 2 in Budapest, which England won 4-0.

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