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French sports minister blasts racist Russian chants as FIFA is called upon to act

French players celebrating a goal against Russia in a 3-1 win. [Photo: Courtesy]

France's sports minister has condemned the "inadmissible" monkey chants aimed at French players Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele during the international friendly against Russia in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday.

Laura Flessel, a former two-time Olympic champion in fencing, posted a message on her Twitter account on Wednesday.

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