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UEFA opens racism case

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Friday, October 19, 2012

LONDON — UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against both Serbia and England after alleged racist chanting and brawls at their under-21 match.

The Serbian hosts were charged with misconduct over the racial abuse its fans allegedly hurled at England players from before kick-off on Tuesday night.

But both federations face action for "improper conduct" over the scuffles that broke out on the pitch between the teams after the match, which England won 1-0 to secure qualification for the 2013 European Under-21 Championship.