UEFA ordered Serbia to play the match against the Germans without spectators due to racism
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UEFA punished the Football Union of Serbia with a fine of 129.5 thousand euros and holding one home match without spectators due to racist behavior of fans during Nations League games.
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UEFA reviewed incidents of racist behavior by fans during Serbia's matches against Greece and the Netherlands in the Nations League.
The control, ethical and disciplinary body of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) fined the Football Union of Serbia (FSU) and ordered one match of the national team to be played without spectators due to the racist behavior of fans, according to the organization’s website.
Based on the results of reviewing the matches of the Serbian national team against the teams of Greece and the Netherlands in the Nations League, UEFA also fined the FSS a total amount of 129.5 thousand euros. In addition, the FSS is prohibited from selling tickets for one away match (conditionally, with a probationary period of two years).
The FSS on the social network X reported that the presence of children, as well as away fans, will be allowed in the stands at the next home match against the German national team on November 13.
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Holding a home match against Germany on November 13 with the admission of children and away fans.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific actions of fans were classified as racist?
