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The Independent UK
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Senegal sanctioned by FIFA for fan incidents during Egypt World Cup play-off

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African Cup of Nations winners Senegal have been fined and ordered to play a game behind closed doors for fan disorder during their World Cup play-off against Egypt, Fifa has announced.

The world governing body has imposed a one-match ban on spectators and a fine of around £143,000 on the Senegalese Football Federation after Egypt players including Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah were targeted with lasers during the decisive penalty shoot-out in Dakar in March.

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