UEFA: CSKA Moscow fined €200,000, must play next three European matches behind closed doors

News Tank Football - Paris - News #26082 - Published on 07/10/14 at 12:04
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UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) have fined CSKA Moscow (Russian Premier League) €200,000 for several incidents pertaining to the "racist behaviour of supporters," "crowd disturbance," and the "setting off/throwing of fireworks and missiles," the European body announced on 03/10/2014.

In addition to the fine, the 2012-13 Russian champions must play their next three UEFA competition home matches behind closed doors, and the club are banned from selling tickets to their supporters for the next two UEFA Champions League group stage away matches.

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"All forms of racist behaviour are considered serious offences" (UEFA)
  • "The fight against racism is a high priority for UEFA. The European governing body has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism and discrimination on the field and in the stands.
  • All forms of racist behaviour are considered serious offences against the disciplinary regulations and are punished with the most…

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