Football Australia starts disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 over fascist songs and salutes from fans

National association is investigating United supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at Australia Cup final

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Football Australia has started the process for disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 after some of the club's supporters displayed Nazi symbols and salutes during the Australia Cup final.

It came as United, formerly known as Sydney Croatia, issued a statement late on Sunday night condemning supporters who booed the pre-match welcome to country and the national anthem, sang fascist songs, displayed symbols associated with the far-right movement Ustae and made Hitler salutes visible on camera.

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