Croatia fined for racist abuse directed at Balotelli... but UEFA claim the crime merits less than Bendtner's pants punishment .

UEFA has again courted controversy by fining Croatia £65,000 for racism - £15,000 less than the punishment dished out to Nicklas Bendtner for wearing some dodgy pants.

European football's governing body has punished the Croatians after a section of their travelling supporters fans racially abused Italy forward Mario Balotelli in their Group C match.

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