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Russian FA fined for racist chants at France match

Manchester United's Paul Pogba reacts to referee decision a past match. [Photo/Courtesy]

Russia’s football association has been fined 30,000 Swiss francs following racist chants by supporters during a friendly between the World Cup hosts and France in March, Fifa said on Tuesday.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele were the target of monkey chants during the match in Saint Petersburg, a 3-1 victory for France.

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