FA could face fine over sick chanting by supporters in Germany

The Football Association was last night in danger of being punished by Fifa over the sick chanting which marred England’s friendly with Germany.

has learnt that the FARE network, which administers the global game’s antidiscrimination monitoring system, was yesterday planning to report the singing of “10 German bombers” by Three Lions supporters to Fifa as a xenophobic offence.

If the world governing body also deems the song to be discriminatory, it could fine the FA a minimum 20,000 Swiss francs (£16,160).

England could yet be reported as well over alleged Nazi salutes and the chanting of “No surrender” during Wednesday night’s game in Dortmund if concrete evidence emerges that they took place.

FARE did not have an observer at the match, which was not classed as a ‘high-risk’ friendly under a monitoring system introduced two years ago. But it was planning to submit to Fifa as evidence television footage of the clearly-audible singing of “10 German bombers”, the lyrics of which mock German casualties during the Second World War.

The FA could also unwittingly land itself in more trouble after deciding to liaise with the UK Foot- ball Policing Unit to review video footage to identify anyone guilty of anti-social behaviour, including Nazi salutes.

Any punishment of the FA would set a precedent that could eventually lead to England being thrown out of the World Cup unless their fans cease the odious chanting. The FA will be banking on its commitment finally to eradicate something that has dogged England for years to mitigate against any Fifa action.