VIENNA: Austria’s Marko Arnautovic apologised for insulting North Macedonian players after scoring in their Euro 2020 match, but the Macedonian Football Federation (FFM) called on UEFA to give the forward a “very severe fine”.
Arnautovic, who netted Austria’s third goal in a 3-1 win in Bucharest on Sunday, angrily celebrated and had to be silenced by teammate David Alaba. Media reports have claimed he insulted Leeds’ Ezgjan Alioski, referring to the defender’s Albanian heritage.
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