FIFA Slams One-Match Ban On Hungary Following Racist Abuse Against England

FIFA has ordered the Hungary men’s national team to play two home games, one suspended for two years, behind closed doors following the racial abuse of England players during their World Cup qualifier.

A 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Three Lions in early September was overshadowed by reports of racial abuse directed at Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham by Hungarian fans.

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has also issued the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) a fine of 200,000 Swiss francs (£158,000), with a qualifier against Albania on October 9 the game that will be played without spectators in Budapest.

A suspended penalty of a second game was imposed by the world’s governing body for a probationary period of two years.

“After analysing and taking into consideration all the circumstances of the case, specifically the seriousness of the incidents (racist words and actions, throwing of objects, lighting of fireworks, blocked stairways), the Committee decided that the MLSZ would play its next two home matches in FIFA competitions without spectators, the second match being suspended for a probationary period of two years,” a FIFA statement released on Tuesday read.

“FIFA’s position remains firm and resolute in rejecting any form of racism and violence as well as any other form of discrimination or abuse. FIFA takes a clear zero tolerance stance against such abhorrent behaviour in football.”

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