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UEFA urged to kick out 'racist' Serbs

UEFA came under fire last night for failing to apply their "zero tolerance" policy to the Serbs who racially abused England players Nedum Onuoha and Justin Hoyte.

The FA have lodged an official complaint with UEFA after Manchester City centre half Onuoha was abused by Serbia fans and Justin Hoyte was allegedly called a n****r by players after England's 2-0 win in the European Under 21 Championship in Holland on Sunday night.

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There was astonishment last night at UEFA's decision not to deal with the matter until July, weeks after the tournament ends.

Former England striker Les Ferdinand, cousin of England Under 21 defender Anton, said: "The best outcome would be if they got chucked out of the tournament now.

"Nothing really will change unless they hand out a punishment to fit the crime.

"Every now and again racism rears its ugly head and unless there's some real drastic action taken against it, it will continue to do so.

"Serbia topped their group in the competition and to chuck them out would have a major impact."

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