The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has imposed bans and fines on seven countries that participated in the EURO 2024 tournament due to discriminatory behavior by their fans. Incidents of racism and offensive chanting were reported during several matches, leading to these sanctions.
According to a press statement by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB), seven national federations were charged over incidents related to 17 games.
Fines and Bans
- Croatia received the heaviest fine, totaling 50,000 euros ($54,000), for incidents at each of its three games. The country is banned from selling tickets to its away fans for its next UEFA competition match due to fans displaying racist and discriminatory behavior in all three of its Group B fixtures.
- Albania was fined 30,000 euros ($32,500) for racist behavior at two games against Croatia and Spain. Additionally, Albania is banned from selling tickets to away supporters for one UEFA match and is under a two-year suspension.
- Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia were charged for similar incidents at three games. Romania was fined 40,000 euros ($43,400), while Serbia and Slovenia will each pay 30,000 euros ($32,500). Romania is also banned from selling tickets to away supporters for their next UEFA match.
- Hungary was fined 30,000 euros ($32,500) for racist fan behavior at two games.
- Austria was fined 20,000 euros ($21,700) for incidents at one game.
UEFA’s actions underline its commitment to combating racism and discriminatory behavior in football, ensuring that such conduct is met with strict consequences.
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