Racist and homophobic chants on the rise in Russia ahead of World Cup

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Racist and homophobic chants on the rise in Russia ahead of World Cup

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Racist and homophobic chants have become more common in Russian football as the country prepares to host the World Cup, that's according to the annual report from the anti-discrimination Fare Network and the Moscow-based Sova Center. Although it does say the number of total incidents have declined for the third successive season.

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