The Lorraine club received their penalty after Valenciennes captain Abdeslam Ouaddou was subjected to a barrage of racial abuse from Metz fans in his club's 2-1 victory on February 16.

However, in a hearing on Friday the FFF decided that - due to the club's positive reaction to the situation and complete cooperation in finding those responsible for the abuse - the punishment should be overturned.

A statement released by the FFF read: "In light of the evidence gathered in the case, the damage suffered by Metz is recognised.

"The club has immediately taken the necessary action to ensure that the guilty parties have been remanded in custody."

A hearing to decide the punishment of the fan guilty of the racist abuse is set for May 13.

The extra point sees Metz move onto 19 from 33 matches but they will still be relegated and finish bottom of Ligue 1 as they are 16 points adrift of second-bottom Strasbourg with 15 on offer.

Meanwhile, Ligue 2 side Bastia have had their punishment for racist behaviour increased.

The club were condemned to playing a game behind closed doors after fans unveiled a racist banner on February 22.

But on Friday the FFF announced that penalty would be combined with a two-point deduction due to "the passive attitude of the club directors in managing the incident".

The deduction should not profoundly affect the club, as they are currently in mid-table in France's second division.

Both decisions come as French officials are moving to crack down on crowd trouble at football games in the country.

On Thursday French interior minister Michele Alliot-Marie announced plans to dissolve groups of known hooligans, such as Paris St Germain's infamous "Boulogne Boys" and Metz's "Faction Metz".