Croatia's Vida free to face England after Fifa warning
Croatia will be able to select Domagoj Vida against England after the defender escaped punishment from Fifa over a social media video.
Fifa has given Domagoj Vida a warning over his conduct but the Croatia defender is free to play against England in the World Cup semi-final.
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After investigating the player's alleged anti-Russia comments after his team came through on penalties against the hosts, the decision was made not to add further sanctions.
Match #59 | #RUS 2-2 #CRO (3-4 PSO) #RUSCRO pic.twitter.com/22eHdD3RMp
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 7, 2018
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Appearing alongside former Croatia international Ognjen Vukojevic - with whom he played at Dynamo Kiev - Vida said: "Glory to Ukraine."
The phrase has been used by Ukrainian anti-Russian nationalists, with Vukojevic adding: "This victory is for Dynamo and Ukraine."