FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into the racist abuse aimed at England players in Hungary
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into the racist abuse aimed at England players in Hungary

Daily Mail  

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to England's World Cup qualifier in Hungary after supporters in Budapest racially abused visiting players. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to England's World Cup qualifier in Hungary after supporters in Budapest racially abused visiting players The Professional Footballers' Association also condemned the abuse and urged FIFA and UEFA to close the regulatory 'loophole'. On Friday evening FIFA issued a statement which read: 'Following analysis of the match reports, FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings concerning the incidents last night at the game Hungary-England. Winger Sterling was subjected to monkey chants by sections of the home crowd in Budapest Racial chants were also directed at teen Jude Bellingham while he warmed up during the game However, the sanctions do not come into force until next year's Nations League because the World Cup qualifiers fall under FIFA jurisdiction.

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UEFA hits Serbia with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour
1 week, 4 days ago

UEFA hits Serbia with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour

The Hindu  

Serbia has been hit with partial stadium closures for two home matches and banned from selling tickets to their fans in two away ties over supporter behaviour in last month’s Nations League games against Switzerland and Denmark, UEFA said. Serbian fans displayed “racist and discriminatory” behaviour, caused damage to the stadium, threw objects and lit fireworks during a 1-1 draw …

UEFA fines seven nations for racist and discriminatory fan conduct at Euro 2024 games
4 months, 4 weeks ago

UEFA fines seven nations for racist and discriminatory fan conduct at Euro 2024 games

The Hindu  

UEFA ordered seven national football federations to pay fines totalling 230,000 euros on Wednesday for racist and discriminatory abuse by fans at Euro 2024. The Albania football body was fined a combined 30,000 euros on Wednesday for racist conduct at two games, against Croatia and Spain. Albania player Mirlind Daku also was banned for two games after leading fans in …

UEFA fines 7 soccer nations for racist and discriminatory fan conduct at Euro 2024 games
4 months, 4 weeks ago

UEFA fines 7 soccer nations for racist and discriminatory fan conduct at Euro 2024 games

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA ordered seven national soccer federations to pay fines totaling 230,000 euros on Wednesday for racist and discriminatory abuse by fans at European Championship games. The Albania soccer body was fined a combined 30,000 euros on Wednesday for racist conduct at two games, against Croatia and Spain. Albania player Mirlind Daku also was banned for two games …

EURO 2024: Serbia hit with UEFA charges and investigation for fan misconduct and discrimination
6 months ago

EURO 2024: Serbia hit with UEFA charges and investigation for fan misconduct and discrimination

The Hindu  

UEFA filed one disciplinary charge and opened a separate investigation into alleged discrimination by Serbia fans at the European Championship game against England. UEFA’s disciplinary panel will consider a charge against Serbia of its fans “transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event” and throwing objects during England’s 1-0 win on Sunday at Gelsenkirchen. Serbia fans clashed with England …

Abuse of officials and players at Rugby World Cup sparks legal action
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Abuse of officials and players at Rugby World Cup sparks legal action

The Independent  

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English soccer authorities vow to stamp out fan trouble after West Brom-Wolves incident
10 months, 3 weeks ago

English soccer authorities vow to stamp out fan trouble after West Brom-Wolves incident

Associated Press  

English soccer authorities have vowed to stamp out “criminal” behavior inside stadiums after admitting they were “very concerned” about recent incidents. Eight bodies including the English Football Association, Premier League and U.K. football policing unit said in a joint statement on Tuesday they would not tolerate acts of discrimination, violence or trespassing on the field of play. “Acts of discrimination, …

FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales in sexual assault scandal
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales in sexual assault scandal

The Hindu  

FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish football president, the sport’s governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision. The provisional ban was imposed “particularly so that potential testimonies could be given freely and without any type of pressure, fear or reprisals,” FIFA disciplinary judge Jorge Palacio …

FIFA Disciplinary Committee opens proceedings against Spanish FA President Rubiales
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA Disciplinary Committee opens proceedings against Spanish FA President Rubiales

The Hindu  

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced on Thursday, that is opening proceedings against Luis Rubiales, President of the Spanish Football Association, based on the events that occurred during the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. RELATED: Video: Spain federation chief Rubiales kisses Jenni Hermoso during trophy presentation, criticised “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee will only provide further information on these …

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade
1 year, 6 months ago

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade

Associated Press  

GENEVA — When Kevin-Prince Boateng walked off the field to protest being racially abused by an opposing team’s fans a decade ago, he set soccer authorities on a path toward tougher sanctions in cases of discrimination. COURT CASES Despite a push for tougher sanctions for teams when fans racially abuse players, a 2003 ruling from the Court of Arbitration for …

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade
1 year, 6 months ago

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade

The Independent  

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Undercover observers track racism, discrimination at European soccer games
1 year, 6 months ago

Undercover observers track racism, discrimination at European soccer games

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Blend in. You have to be discreet,” one observer, who has worked at games involving some of soccer’s best-known clubs and national teams, told The Associated Press. Fare monitors about 120 games per season in Europe’s main three men’s club competitions, executive director Piara Powar told the AP, and more around the world in national team events …

Racism in Argentina: CONMEBOL opens investigation after Colombian racially abused
1 year, 6 months ago

Racism in Argentina: CONMEBOL opens investigation after Colombian racially abused

The Hindu  

The governing body of South American football, CONMEBOL, launched an investigation into suspected racist shouting by Gimnasia y Esgrima supporters against Colombia international Hugo Rodagella at the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday. Following the Argentine team’s 1-0 victory over Colombians Independiente de Santa Fe on Tuesday, Rodallega claimed some Gimnasia fans had called him “monkey” and “black”. “CONMEBOL is against all …

UEFA president urges tougher action on abuse of players
1 year, 8 months ago

UEFA president urges tougher action on abuse of players

The Hindu  

In an effort to tackle abuse of players, including racism, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Wednesday football bodies and clubs could push for criminal prosecutions. Maybe it is time to put some people in court,” Ceferin said in his keynote speech at the UEFA Congress ahead of his unopposed re-election as president. Although Ceferin did not specify any case, …

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina Over World Cup Final Celebrations
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina Over World Cup Final Celebrations

News 18  

FIFA on Friday announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during their World Cup final triumph over France last month. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room mocking French star Kylian Mbappe. FIFA said Argentina had potentially breached rules …

French federation to go after abusers of World Cup players
2 years ago

French federation to go after abusers of World Cup players

Associated Press  

PARIS — The French soccer federation wants to go after social media users who targeted some of the national team’s players with racist comments following France’s loss to Argentina in the World Cup final. The federation said Tuesday that some players were hit by “unacceptable racist and hateful comments on social networks” and that it planned to file a complaint …

FIFA to Investigate Argentina And Netherlands For Breaching Disciplinary Code During Fiery World Cup Clash
2 years ago

FIFA to Investigate Argentina And Netherlands For Breaching Disciplinary Code During Fiery World Cup Clash

News 18  

A disciplinary investigation will be reportedly be conducted against both the Argentine and Dutch football federation by the FIFA following their fiery world cup quarterfinal clash on Friday. “…the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Dutch Football Association due to potential breaches of article 12 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code in relation to the same match,” the publication …

FIFA charges Argentina for disorders at World Cup quarterfinal against Netherlands
2 years ago

FIFA charges Argentina for disorders at World Cup quarterfinal against Netherlands

The Hindu  

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players’ actions during a contentious World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. Lionel Messi was among a World Cup record 17 players or coaching staff members who were shown yellow cards during or after the game. Team misconduct charges are routine for collecting five yellow cards in a game and disciplinary …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Disciplinary Proceedings Opened Against Serbia For Incidents During Swiss Game
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Disciplinary Proceedings Opened Against Serbia For Incidents During Swiss Game

News 18  

FIFA said on Monday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian football association following the team’s bad-tempered World Cup clash with Switzerland. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot FIFA referred to “incidents” during the group stage game, without saying what …

World Cup players get protection from social media abuse
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup players get protection from social media abuse

Deccan Chronicle  

Doha: FIFA and the global soccer players union have launched a moderation service aimed at protecting World Cup players from abuse on social media during the tournament. FIFA said Wednesday that the more than 830 players in Qatar can access a dedicated monitoring, reporting and moderation service that aims to filter hate speech targeted at them. The project will monitor …

Fans Convicted of Online Hate Crime in UK to be Given Stadium Bans
2 years, 5 months ago

Fans Convicted of Online Hate Crime in UK to be Given Stadium Bans

News 18  

Fans convicted of football-related online hate crimes can now be banned from attending matches, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday. The CPS, however, said it would now be able to ask courts for tougher penalties for supporters’ ”intent on hateful conduct”, including racist abuse. ”The new legal provisions will allow banning orders to be made for abuse involving racial …

More Than Half of All Players at Euros and AFCON Finals Abused Online, Says FIFA Report
2 years, 6 months ago

More Than Half of All Players at Euros and AFCON Finals Abused Online, Says FIFA Report

News 18  

More than half of all players at the finals of last year’s European Championship and Africa Cup of Nations were subjected to some form of discriminatory abuse online, a report published by global football governing body FIFA has revealed. The independent report used artificial intelligence to track over 400,000 posts on social media platforms during the semi-final and final stages …

Racial abuse of England players after Euro final complicates shootouts, says Gareth Southgate
2 years, 6 months ago

Racial abuse of England players after Euro final complicates shootouts, says Gareth Southgate

The Hindu  

Online racist abuse directed towards Black players in the England team after last year's European Championship final has further complicated preparations for penalty shootouts, England manager Gareth Southgate said. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were the targets of the abuse after they missed spot-kicks in England's 3-2 shootout loss to Italy after the game ended 1-1 following extra …

FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon

The Hindu  

FIFA extended an investigation into alleged systematic sexual abuse of underage players in Gabon by spreading suspensions to four football officials on Tuesday. FIFA said its ethics committee opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, league official Serge Mombo and coaches Triphel Mabicka and Orphée Mickala. They said they were lured to Eyi's home which he called the “Garden of …

CONMEBOL pledges to beef up sanctions for racist incidents
2 years, 7 months ago

CONMEBOL pledges to beef up sanctions for racist incidents

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — CONMEBOL will beef up sanctions for clubs and fans who are involved in racist incidents during its matches, without disclosing more details. Fans of Argentine giants River Plate, Boca Juniors and Estudiantes de La Plata, Paraguay’s Olimpia, Colombia’s Millionarios and Chile’s Universidad Catolica have used racial slurs against supporters of Brazilian rivals. CONMEBOL regulations set a fine …

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from International football
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from International football

The Hindu  

Russian teams were suspended Monday from all international soccer, including qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup, as Moscow was pushed toward pariah status in sports for its invasion of Ukraine. World soccer body FIFA and European authority UEFA banned Russian national and clubs teams from their competitions “until further notice.” Russia’s men’s national team had been scheduled to play …

Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary
2 years, 11 months ago

Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary

The Hindu  

People found guilty of online racist abuse against footballers will be banned from attending games for up to 10 years under new laws, Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel said. Football Banning Orders imposed to prevent violence or disorder at regulated matches bar individuals from attending games for a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 years. The existing legislation …

FIFA hand out punishments for bad behaviour to over 50 nations
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA hand out punishments for bad behaviour to over 50 nations

Firstpost  

A list of rulings by the disciplinary committee of the governing body of world football included the details of Hungary’s punishment for racism by supporters and breaches of security including smoke bombs and blocked staircases in matches against England and Andorra. Hungary have been hit with two home matches behind closed doors, one suspended, an away match without travelling supporters, …

England ordered to play game behind closed doors after Euro 2020 final chaos
3 years, 2 months ago

England ordered to play game behind closed doors after Euro 2020 final chaos

Firstpost  

The Euro 2020 final between England and Italy on 11 July was marred by chaotic scenes as ticketless fans forced their way through security cordons to gain entry to the at Wembley Stadium. London: England must play their next home match in a UEFA competition behind closed doors following disorder at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, European football’s governing …

Polish FA chief to ask FIFA to act after "false" racism allegations
3 years, 2 months ago

Polish FA chief to ask FIFA to act after "false" racism allegations

The Hindu  

Poland will ask FIFA to take action against people who made what it says are false accusations of racism against defender Kamil Glik after a heated mass scuffle during a game against England, the head of the country's football association said on Friday. Poland had previously said its players did not racially abuse England defender Kyle Walker during the fracas, …

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Sweden's Elanga
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Sweden's Elanga

The Hindu  

UEFA will investigate an incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at Sweden's Anthony Elanga in an Under-21 European Championship qualifier against Italy on Tuesday. Elanga, who was taken off in the 72nd minute, was involved in an incident with opposition players after the final whistle, with the Swedish Football Association saying that the Manchester United winger was racially abused by …

FIFA to investigate instances of crowd unrest in Hungary, Albania qualifier matches
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA to investigate instances of crowd unrest in Hungary, Albania qualifier matches

Firstpost  

At Wembley Stadium in London, Hungary supporters fought with police in the stands just after kickoff on Tuesday as officers sought to arrest a spectator on suspicion of racially abusing a steward. Zurich: FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings on Wednesday against the Hungarian, English, Albanian and Polish football federations after condemning disorder involving Hungary and Albania fans in separate World Cup …

FIFA assessing punishments for Hungary, Albania crowd unrest
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA assessing punishments for Hungary, Albania crowd unrest

The Hindu  

FIFA is analysing the crowd unrest and assessing punishments after condemning disorder involving Hungary and Albania fans in separate World Cup qualifiers. “FIFA is currently analysing reports of last night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier matches in order to determine the most appropriate action,” the governing body said in a statement on Wednesday. “FIFA strongly condemns the incidents at England v. …

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hungary fans clash with police, one arrested for racist abuse
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hungary fans clash with police, one arrested for racist abuse

Firstpost  

Dozens of Hungary supporters charged at stewards, who were forced to retreat before police wielding batons arrived. Hungary supporters clashed with police at Wembley as a fan was arrested for racist abuse of a steward during Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against England. Everything I could say could be interpreted in a different way, so I prefer no comment.“Metro The Metropolitan …

No fans for 1 game, Hungary avoids World Cup ban for racism
3 years, 3 months ago

No fans for 1 game, Hungary avoids World Cup ban for racism

Associated Press  

LONDON — Hungary was ordered by FIFA on Tuesday to play one game without a crowd for the racist abuse of England players, although European football’s leading anti-discrimination group said it could be time to expel the team from World Cup qualifying for repeated discriminatory conduct by its supporters. The federation claimed it had implemented “all reasonable measures” by asking …

Hungary get 1-match fan ban, $217,000 FIFA fine for racism
3 years, 3 months ago

Hungary get 1-match fan ban, $217,000 FIFA fine for racism

Firstpost  

Monkey chants were aimed at England forward Raheem Sterling and unused substitute Jude Bellingham, who are Black. London: Hungary must play two matches behind closed doors, with one suspended for two years, and were fined 200,000 Swiss francs by FIFA over their fans’ racist chants at England players during a World Cup qualifier earlier this month. “After analysing and taking …

Hungary ordered to play WC qualifier behind closed doors
3 years, 3 months ago

Hungary ordered to play WC qualifier behind closed doors

The Hindu  

Hungary must play its next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors after FIFA imposed a ban on fans and a 200,000 Swiss franc fine following racist incidents in this month's match against England. FIFA said the sanctions, which include a further game behind closed doors which has been suspended, were imposed on the Hungarian Football Federation "in relation to the …

FIFA open disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil over chaotic suspension of World Cup Qualifier
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA open disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil over chaotic suspension of World Cup Qualifier

Firstpost  

FIFA did not specify which regulations the football federations from Argentina and Brazil were being investigated for breaching. Disciplinary proceedings were opened by FIFA against Argentina and Brazil on Tuesday over the chaos that led to their World Cup qualifier being suspended after Brazilian health officials stormed the field to question the quarantine status of players. “Following the analysis of …

FIFA eyes disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA eyes disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil

India TV News  

Disciplinary proceedings were opened by FIFA against Argentina and Brazil on Tuesday over the chaos that led to their World Cup qualifier being suspended after Brazilian health officials stormed the field to question the quarantine status of players. “Following the analysis of the official match reports related to the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina, FIFA can …

FIFA eyes disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA eyes disciplinary action against Argentina, Brazil

Associated Press  

Disciplinary proceedings were opened by FIFA against Argentina and Brazil on Tuesday over the chaos that led to their World Cup qualifier being suspended after Brazilian health officials stormed the field to question the quarantine status of players. “Following the analysis of the official match reports related to the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina, FIFA can …

Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA launches investigation into suspended World Cup Qualifier
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil vs Argentina: FIFA launches investigation into suspended World Cup Qualifier

The Hindu  

World football's governing body FIFA has opened a disciplinary inquiry to investigate the proceedings during Sunday's Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier, which was abandoned after five minutes amid farcical scenes. Brazilian health authorities invaded the pitch to stop the game after accusing four of Argentina's English Premier League players of violating the country's COVID-19 quarantine rules. Aston Villa goalkeeper …

FIFA probes racist abuse of England players in Hungary
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA probes racist abuse of England players in Hungary

The Hindu  

After England players faced racial abuse in Hungary, FIFA said Friday it will take “adequate actions” once it has investigated the incidents. The statement from FIFA stopped short of directly condemning Hungary fans for the abuse, which included monkey chanting, in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Puskas Arena in Budapest. Hungary had recently been ordered to play two matches without …

Coach Gareth Southgate praises character of England's Black players after latest racist abuse incident
3 years, 3 months ago

Coach Gareth Southgate praises character of England's Black players after latest racist abuse incident

Firstpost  

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings after Sterling and Bellingham were targeted with monkey chants by Hungary fans during England’s 4-0 victory in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. London: England coach Gareth Southgate praised the character of Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham and all of his squad’s Black players following the latest racist abuse to affect the national team. FIFA has …

Repeat racism offenders should be kicked out of international football, says Bale
3 years, 3 months ago

Repeat racism offenders should be kicked out of international football, says Bale

The Hindu  

Wales captain Gareth Bale on Saturday called for countries whose fans are repeat racism offenders to be banned from international football after reported abuse towards England's Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham against Hungary in Budapest on Thursday. Speaking ahead of his side's World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Sunday, the Real Madrid winger questioned the long investigations that habitually follow …

FIFA open inquiry into racist abuse suffered by England players in Hungary
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA open inquiry into racist abuse suffered by England players in Hungary

Firstpost  

World governing body FIFA issued a statement which read: “Following analysis of the match reports, FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings concerning the incidents last night at the game Hungary-England. London: FIFA on Friday opened a disciplinary inquiry after racist abuse was aimed at England players during their World Cup qualifier in Hungary as Prime Minister Boris Johnson labelled the incidents …

UK's Johnson slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players in Hungary
3 years, 3 months ago

UK's Johnson slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players in Hungary

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on football’s governing body FIFA on Friday to take action over "disgraceful" racist abuse aimed at England players by Hungary fans during a World Cup qualifier. "It is completely unacceptable that England players were racially abused in Hungary last night," Johnson said on Twitter. MATCH REPORT British broadcasters reported that England players were targeted …

Racist abuse of England footballers in Hungary 'completely unacceptable', says UK PM Boris Johnson
3 years, 3 months ago

Racist abuse of England footballers in Hungary 'completely unacceptable', says UK PM Boris Johnson

Firstpost  

Johnson urged football’s world governing body FIFA “to take strong action against those responsible to ensure that this kind of disgraceful behaviour is eradicated from the game for good” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday it was “completely unacceptable” that England footballers were racially abused by Hungary fans during a World Cup qualifier in Budapest. Johnson urged football’s …

Explained: Why were Hungary football fans allowed in despite racism ban?
3 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Why were Hungary football fans allowed in despite racism ban?

Firstpost  

Hungary had already been ordered by UEFA to play its next two matches in empty stadiums after the racist and homophobic abuse by their supporters marred games in Budapest during the European Championship in June. SANCTIONING INCONSISTENCY Hungary was hosting England in European qualifying for next year’s World Cup, a game which fell under the jurisdiction of global governing body …

World Cup Qualifier: England players targeted with racial abuse by Hungary supporters
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup Qualifier: England players targeted with racial abuse by Hungary supporters

India Today  

England players being targeted with racist chants by Hungary fans on Thursday will not have surprised soccer authorities. ITV and Sky Sports said their pitchside reporters heard racist 'monkey chants' aimed at England forward Raheem Sterling and substitute Jude Bellingham. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on world soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday to take action over "disgraceful" racist …

UEFA open disciplinary proceedings against English FA for fan chaos at Euro 2020 final
3 years, 4 months ago

UEFA open disciplinary proceedings against English FA for fan chaos at Euro 2020 final

Firstpost  

Fans without tickets forced their way into the stadium and there were ugly scenes in the stands during the 11 July game, which Italy won 3-2 on penalties. Nyon, Switzerland: UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the English Football Association on Tuesday over the behavior of some England fans at the European Championship final at Wembley Stadium. “Following an investigation conducted …

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