ZURICH, Switzerland -- Croatia defender Joe Simunic is set to be punished by FIFA for leading a pro-Nazi chant with fans after his team qualified this week for the World Cup. FIFA says in a statement on Friday that "disciplinary proceedings have been opened concerning the case" involving Simunic. Croatias public prosecutors have already fined Simunic the equivalent of 3,200 euros ($4,300) for "spreading racial hatred" after he took up a microphone following Tuesdays playoff match against Iceland and shouted to supporters: "For the homeland!" The fans responded: "Ready!" The call was used by the Croatian pro-Nazi puppet regime that ruled the state during World War II. Simunic has defended his action, saying he was driven by love for his country. . LOUIS -- The St. . 1 and reigning champion Caroline Wozniacki was among Thursdays third-round winners, while second- seeded Victoria Azarenka pulled out of the draw at the $4.
http://www.canadiensauthority.com/authe ... ns-jersey/. Miikka Kiprusoff had just announced his retirement after a decade-long run in Calgary and it would be up to Berra and Ramo to fill the void. . -- Hee Young Park topped the leaderboard at 8 under Friday in the suspended second round of the Kingsmill Championship. . The Earthquakes (6-9-7) were coming off a 5-0 loss at home last Saturday to FC Dallas. Even with the draw, the Sounders (13-7-3) climbed back into a tie for both the Western Conference and overall top spot in MLS. Seattle, West co-leader Real Salt Lake and East leader Sporting Kansas City all have 42 points.Liverpool have received a boost after it emerged the head injury suffered by Marko Grujic against Chelsea is not serious. The 20-year-old had to go off at half-time during the 1-0 International Champions Cup defeat to Chelsea in California on Thursday, after colliding with Blues defender Bertrand Traore and was consequently taken to a hospital in Pasadena.However, it appears to be unlikely Grujic will be able to play against AC Milan on Sunday in Santa Clara. As yet, it has not been announced how long the Serbian winger is expected to be sidelined, although the standard recovery period from concussion is two weeks.That means he could also be a doubt to take on Roma on Tuesday, games against Barcelona and Mainz next weekend. Grujic has scored in pre-season games against Fleetwood Town and Huddersfield Town Indeed, it may mean he will not be in a position to play once again until the opening Premier League fixture of the season away to Arsenal on August 14.ddddddddddddGrujic signed for Liverpool in January but was loaned back to previous club Red Star Belgrade and is yet to make a competitive appearance for the Anfield side. Also See: Liverpool transfer rumours Sturridge: Im pushing myself Klopp happy with transfer policy Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '
