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New Zealand national team abandon their friendly against Qatar at half-time in protest at a Qatari player's alleged use of a racial slur against New Zealand defender…

The New Zealand national team abandon their friendly against Qatar at half-time in protest at a Qatari player's alleged use of a racial slur against New Zealand defender Michael Boxall, who is half Samoan.

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SportNew Zealand national team abandon their friendly against Qatar at half-time in protest at a Qatari player's alleged use of a racial slur against New Zealand defender…

The New Zealand national team abandon their friendly against Qatar at half-time in protest at a Qatari player's alleged use of a racial slur against New Zealand defender Michael Boxall, who is half Samoan.

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