All Whites walk off field after racial abuse
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The All Whites have walked off at halftime of their international match against Qatar after an All White player was racially abused. The All Whites game against Qatar in Austria was abandoned at half time when the New Zealanders refused to return to the field. New Zealand Football said on social media that Michael Boxhall was racially abused during the first half by a Qatari player. New Zealand Football then added that because no action was taken the team decided not to come out for the second half. The All Whites were leading 1-0 after Marko Stamenic scored early in the game. The Portugese coach Carlos Queiroz, who is a part of the Qatar team, made a few comments on Sky Sports tv broadcast. Sports reporter Barry Guy spoke with Corin Dann.