Published 15:19 IST, September 27th 2024

UEFA bans Barcelona fans from one away game in Champions League for racist conduct

UEFA banned Barcelona on Friday from selling tickets to fans for its next away game in the Champions League for “racism and/or other discriminatory conduct” during a game at Monaco.The disciplinary sanction will apply on Nov. 6 when Barcelona plays at Red Star Belgrade.

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UEFA banned Barcelona on Friday from selling tickets to fans for its next away game in Champions League for “racism and/or or discriminatory conduct” during a game at Monaco.

disciplinary sanction will apply on v. 6 when Barcelona plays at Red Star Belgre.

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UEFA did t specify details of misconduct during a 2-1 loss at Monaco last week in teams’ opening game in new format Champions League opening phase.

ticket sales ban activated a probationary sanction UEFA ordered for Barcelona last season. In April, fans me Nazi salutes at Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League game.

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UEFA said its disciplinary judges also fined Barcelona 10,000 euros ($11,000) and ordered a new probationary sanction for a repeat offense in next year. That will activate ar ticket sales ban for one away game in a European competition.

 

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15:19 IST, September 27th 2024