"FIFA's members approved a resolution at Congress in May to tackle discrimination. It's time for tougher sanctions. "I will say again: It's a nonsense to fight racism with fines. This has to be tackled by all competition organisers."

Paulao didn't comment on the alleged chants after the match, but rather spoke to the media to ask for forgiveness on the part of the fans and his teammates for being sent-off at such a crucial point in the game.

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However, Betis also publicly condemmend the incidents via their Twitter account saying they "condemn any violent or racist act directed towards one of their own players as much as an opponent." The incident is not the first example of racism during a Liga match this season.

Last month two Elche fans were fined 4,000 euros (USD 5,400, 3,340 pounds) and banned from attending sporting events for a period of 12 months for racially abused Granada defender Allan-Romeo Nyom.