FIFA fines Croatia over fans' abuse of Canadian goalkeeper

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FIFA on Wednesday sanctioned World Cup quarter finalists Croatia following abuse by their fans targeting Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan.

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A disciplinary inquiry fined the Croatian federation 50,000 Swiss francs (50,674 euros, $53,000)

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In relation to the behaviour of Croatian supporters during the Croatia v. Canada FIFA World Cup match on 27 November

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During the match in Doha, Croatia fans verbally insulted Borjan, an ethnic Serb, who was born in Croatia but fled the country as a child.

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They also brandished banners, including one which referred to a 1995 military operation that ended Croatia's independence war.

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During and after the operation more than 200,000 ethnic Serbs fled the country, including Borjan's family.

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Croatia's punishment comes 48 hours before they take on Brazil in the last eight on Friday.

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