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FIFA is investigating after photographs circulated of fans wearing black face make-up at Germany’s match against Ghana.
Two men spotted in Fortaleza Stadium with blackened faces.
Germany drew 2-2 with Ghana on Saturday.
Game also disrupted after topless fan invaded pitch.
Images posted on social media networks showed two men, appearing to be Germany fans, with blackened faces in the Fortaleza Stadium on Saturday.
FIFA says its disciplinary committee is considering opening a case.
“We always take any evidence or submissions to our disciplinary committee. It is the disciplinary committee that will meet,” a spokeswoman told The Guardian.
“If they see any grounds they will open proceedings. Then it is up to the disciplinary commission to take the decision.”
FIFA holds national football federations responsible for their fans’ behaviour inside stadiums.
In a second incident, a man ran onto the pitch in the second half of the 2-2 draw. The shirtless fan had an email address and telephone number written on his back.
Brazil’s organising committee spokesman Saint-Clair Milesi says the man, reportedly from Poland, was detained by local authorities. — Daily Mail.
