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FIFA open disciplinary proceedings against Alli

Dele Alli was caught raising his middle finger during England's win over Slovakia REX

England's Dele Alli could face a suspension after FIFA on Friday confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings over the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder's obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier.

Alli stuck his middle finger up during the national side's match against Slovakia on Monday but said after the game the hand signal had been directed at teammate Kyle Walker as a joke.

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