New Zealand abandons game with Qatar after 'racist incident'
After New Zealand abandoned their match with Qatar at half-time due to an alleged racist aimed at one of their players, they will now raise the matter with FIFA.
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After New Zealand abandoned their match with Qatar at half-time due to an alleged racist aimed at one of their players, they will now raise the matter with FIFA.
New Zealand-Qatar friendly abandoned after racism claim
The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.
Two international matches, New Zealand v Qatar and Republic of Ireland U21 v Kuwait U22, are abandoned on Monday following allegations of racial abuse.
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