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FIFA decide against pursuing Man City racism complaint

Fifa will not take disciplinary action against Croatian side HNK Rijeka after dropping Manchester City's allegation of racism during an under-21 friendly. reports BBC Sport. City development coach Patrick Vieira took his side off the pitch after Seko Fofana complained he suffered racial abuse in July's match.

"There were not enough elements to justify the opening of disciplinary proceedings," said Fifa.

Rijeka called the claim "baseless" after the match was abandoned.

"The chairman of the Fifa disciplinary committee was pleased to observe that Davor Suker, the Croatian Football Federation president, and Patrick Vieira engaged positively to work through the issue," added the world governing body.

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