Soccer body FIFA may extend punishments globally after racism at Bulgaria-England match

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Health Organization & FIFA Press Conference - WHO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland - October 4, 2019. FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the press conference. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

ZURICH (Reuters) - Soccer body FIFA on Tuesday said it may extend punishments globally after racist incidents, including monkey chants directed at black players, marred a match between Bulgaria and England.

"FIFA may extend worldwide any sanctions that a Confederation or Member Association imposes for racist incidents, such as those which occurred in Sofia during the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifier match between Bulgaria and England," the Zurich-based organisation said.