Hong Kong fans hold up a banner during the World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in November. Photo: May Tse

Fifa World Cup: 10-match ban for Bahrain player over racist gesture against Hong Kong fans; HKFA fined after booing of anthem

Sayed Baqer receives a HK$238,000 fine after video footage appeared to show him making a slant-eye gesture to Hong Kong fans after the match
Fifa says the Bahraini breached two of its disciplinary codes with his behaviour

Topic | Fifa

Andrew McNicol

Published: 3:12pm, 24 Dec, 2019

Updated: 3:31pm, 24 Dec, 2019

Hong Kong fans hold up a banner during the World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in November. Photo: May Tse

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Andrew McNicol

Andrew McNicol is a sports writer with a particular interest in football, rugby and mixed martial arts. He also enjoys covering local athletes and niche sports in the region. He first joined the Post as a sub-editor for Young Post before moving to the Sport desk.