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Bulgaria vs England racism shame: UEFA vows to ‘wage war’ on offenders & defends sanctions

UEFA has vowed to "wage war" on racism after further ugly scenes marred a Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England.

The match staged in Sofia, with sanctions already imposed on the hosts as certain sections of the ground were closed off, had to be halted on two occasions in the first half.

A number of supporters considered to be responsible for the racist taunts aimed in the direction of England players and staff appeared to be removed from the stadium.

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Two steps of UEFA’s action protocol were completed before some form of order was restored, with the game able to be completed without the need for abandonment action to be taken.