ZURICH, June 15 (Reuters) - Croatia are to face a disciplinary hearing over their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Italy during which a swastika cross was imprinted on to the pitch, UEFA said on Monday.
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UEFA, without specifically mentioning the swastika, said Croatia had been charged with "racist behaviour" and would face a hearing on July 16 at which they are expected to receive a stiff punishment.