Fifa has confirmed today (September 17th) that it will be launching a probe into the alleged racist abuse suffered by Emile Heskey in England's win over Croatia last week.
Monkey chants were heard in sections of the Maksimir Stadium after the Wigan striker was booked after fouling veteran midfielder Niko Kovac.
Football's world governing body announced that it will begin disciplinary proceedings after receiving an official complaint yesterday from the FA.
In the aftermath of the match, an FA spokesman said: "We can confirm that we will be making a report to Fifa about the racist chanting aimed at Emile Heskey by some Croatia fans during the World Cup qualifying game in Zagreb.
"The FA and the England team are determined to do all they can to eradicate any form of racism from football and society."
Croatia have been in hot water with Fifa in relation to racism before when they were handed a small fine during Euro 2008 following their fans' abuse of Turkey players.
Speaking after the incident, Heskey branded the fans as "ignorant people" and said that there was no chance that he would have let it affect his performance.
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