Tomislav Pacak and Croatia

Norway March Croatian Football Federation: Croatia received a one-match sanction after fans chanted racist slogans during a home game against Norway in March, according to Deutsche Welle. Croatian Football Federation press officer Tomislav Pacak said that football European governing body UEFA had been notified of the incident, adding that it "was an obvious act of sabotage." "We apologize to all viewers, our guests from Italy and the players from both teams, for the Nazi symbol on the Poljud Stadium grass," Pacak said in a statement. Despite efforts by ground crew to blot out the Nazi symbol at halftime, the swastika remained visible throughout the match. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the swastika on the pitch," Grabab-Kitarovic said. "I demand an immediate investigation and a decisive response from the relevant institutions to find and process the perpetrators." Friday European championship qualifier, which ended as a 1-1 draw, was played behind closed doors. Repeat offenses This is not the first time Croatia fans have used Nazi symbols at a football match with Italy. The fans also gave Nazi salutes during the game. In 2006, Croatia fans formed a human swastika in the stands during a friendly with Italy in Livorno, AP news agency reported. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.