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Football Australia condemns ‘display of Hitler salute’ at final

More than 16,000 fans were in attendance at Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday for the football final [Cameron Spencer/Getty Images]

Football Australia has promised to act swiftly against fans accused of shouting over an Indigenous welcoming ceremony and making Nazi salutes at the Australia Cup final, prompting widespread outrage.

More than 16,000 fans were in attendance at Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday for the football final where Macarthur FC recorded a 2-0 win over semi-professional outfit Sydney United 58.

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