FIFA has fined the Croatian soccer federation $53,000 US after the team's fans verbally abused and taunted Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who has Serbian family ties.
The Associated PressSerbian-born Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan was subject to politically charged heckling from Croatian fans during Canada's Group F match against Croatia at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha in November.
FIFA fined the Croatians $53,000 US after the team's fans verbally abused and taunted Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan, who has Serbian family ties. During Canada's 4-1 loss on Nov. 27, one banner displayed by Croatia fans used a flag of tractor manufacturer John Deere and changed the marketing slogan to target Borjan.FIFA investigating Croatia after fans taunt Canada's goalkeeperFIFA opened a disciplinary case against Croatia after taunts from the team’s fans during their World Cup game were aimed at Canada’s goalkeeper, Milan Borjan. Borjan was born in an ethnic Serb region of Croatia.
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