UEFA Fines Russia and Spain Over Racism

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The Russian and Spanish football federations have been fined €30,000 and €20,000, respectively, for racist chanting by their fans at Euro 2012, UEFA has said.

The Russian and Spanish football federations have been fined €30,000 and €20,000, respectively, for racist chanting by their fans at Euro 2012, UEFA has said.

Russia’s case relates to their opening 4-1 win over the Czech Republic on June 8, when an anti-racist observer in the crowd reported monkey chants directed at Czech defender Theodor Gebre Selassie, who is black.

The punishment will complete a total of €215,000 fines for the Russian Football Union received after three group games.

Russia were fined €120,000 and given a suspended six-point deduction for the next qualification tournament when some fans assaulted Polish stewards, reportedly leaving four requiring hospital treatment after the Czech game.

The pyrotechnics use, illicit banners and pitch invasion of Russian fans during a second group match against co-hosting Poland in Warsaw on 12 June resulted in a €30,000 penalty.

The third fine, which was put at €35,000, was issued for illegal banners and flares during the 1-0 defeat to Greece that eliminated Russia from the tournament on July 16.

The Spanish federation’s charge relates to their opening 1-1 draw with Italy, after which a Spanish fan representative said that some in the crowd had aimed racist abuse at Italy’s Mario Balotelli.

The only other racism case dealt with by UEFA at Euro 2012 saw Croatia fined €80,000 last week for racism and the use of flares in their 1-1 draw with Italy.

Croatian fans shouted monkey chants at Italy striker Mario Balotelli and displayed racist banners during the game, UEFA said.

The size of Croatia’s fine attracted criticism from some in the football world, including Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, after UEFA fined Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner €100,000 for displaying sponsorship on his underpants.

 

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