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20 June 2012 - 16:10

Croatia facing new UEFA probe

UEFA have opened fresh disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) for incidents in the Euro 2012 game with Spain.

Croatian fans: Set off fireworks in loss to Spain

The HNS were fined 80,000 euros (£64,561) by UEFA for "the setting-off and throwing of fireworks and the improper conduct of supporters (racist chants, racist symbols)" at Thursday's match against Italy.

UEFA have now opened a new case into the improper conduct of both the Croatian fans and also the players during the country's 1-0 defeat to the Spanish in Gdansk.

A UEFA statement read: "UEFA has today opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) for the setting-off and throwing of fireworks, and the improper conduct of supporters (display of racist banners and symbols) at the EURO 2012 Group C match against Spain in Gdansk on Monday.

"The disciplinary case also involves the improper conduct of the team (six Croatian players received a yellow card during the match)."

The case will be dealt with on Sunday, June 24.