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Bahraini footballer gets 10-match ban for racist gesture
He was charged with "discriminatory behaviour".
FIFA on Monday banned Bahrain defender Sayed Baqer for 10 matc
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- He was charged with "discriminatory behaviour".
- FIFA on Monday banned Bahrain defender Sayed Baqer for 10 matches.
Baqer made a 'slitty eye' gesture at the local Hong Kong supporters at the conclusion of the 0-0 draw on November 14.
He was charged with "discriminatory behaviour" and, as well as his match ban, was hit with a fine of 30,000 Swiss francs (27,500 euros).