Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand (pictured) accused UEFA of not taking racism seriously after Serbia was fined 80,000 euros ($104,660) following an under-21 match in which England players claimed they were racially abused.

Two Serb coaches, as well as four players, were suspended and the team ordered to play its next game behind closed doors following a chaotic European under-21 qualifier in Krusevac, Serbia, in October.

England defender Danny Rose was sent off for kicking the ball away in response to what he said was monkey chanting and physical provocation.