UEFA has fined the Albanian and Serbian soccer federations $10,700 each for fans displaying banners with nationalist maps at European Championship games. Each federation was charged with “transmitting provocative messages not fit for a sports event” because they are responsible for the conduct of their fans at stadiums.
Serbia fans cheer during a Group C match between Serbia and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Sunday, June 16, 2024. Smoke engulfs Albania n fans after Albania ’s Nedim Bajrami scored his side’s opening goal during a Group B match between Italy and Albania at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Each federation was charged with “transmitting provocative messages not fit for a sports event” because they are responsible for the conduct of their fans at stadiums. Albania fans displayed a banner with a map of their country extending its borders into the territory of neighboring countries. It was shown during the 2-1 loss against Italy on Saturday in Dortmund.
Serbia fans’ banner included the independent territory of Kosovo and a slogan “No Surrender” at a 1-0 loss against England in Gelsenkirchen. A case wasThe Albanian federation was fined a further 27,375 euros for fans lighting flares and fireworks, throwing beer cups and a fan who went on the field.More Musiala magic sees Germany beat Hungary 2-0 and reach Euro 2024 knockout stage
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