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Croatia charged for fan taunts of Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan at World Cup

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Croatia charged for fan taunts of Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan at World Cup

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Croatia on Tuesday. FIFA cited rules relating to discrimination and security at games. Canada Soccer complained about taunts aimed at Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan. Borjans family left their hometown in 1995 and moved to Canada. He plays for Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. Canada lost 4-1 to Croatia in the World Cup group F match on Sunday. Germany was fined C$14,000 for not bringing players to the news conference. Coach Hansi Flick appeared alone in breach of tournament rules to meet international media in Doha ahead of the team playing Spain.

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