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globeandmail.com : FIFA reduces Turkey's punishment

"FIFA reduces Turkey's punishment

Associated Press

Zurich — FIFA has reduced sanctions it imposed on the Turkish soccer association for trouble at a qualifying match, world soccer's ruling body said Saturday.

Turkey will now play only its next three competitive home matches at neutral venues without fans — rather than the six matches originally imposed in February."

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