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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Emma Kemp

Football Australia starts disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 over fascist songs and salutes from fans

Sydney United 58 supporters are seen in the crowd ahead of the Australia Cup final. There is smoke above the crowd from flares and toilet paper thrown over the goal
Football Australia is giving Sydney United 58 until Friday to submit an explanation for the body to consider over the behaviour of some supporters. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Football Australia has started the process for disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 after some of the club’s supporters displayed Nazi symbols and salutes during the Australia Cup final.

It came as United, formerly known as Sydney Croatia, issued a statement late on Sunday night condemning supporters who booed the pre-match welcome to country and the national anthem, sang fascist songs, displayed symbols associated with the far-right movement Ustaše and made Hitler salutes visible on camera.

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