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

Andrew McNicol
Andrew McNicol

Updated: 3:31pm, 24 Dec, 2019

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