UEFA banned Barcelona on Friday from promoting tickets to followers for its subsequent away recreation within the Champions League for displaying a banner with Nazi overtones in regards to the group’s new German coach.
A black flag with the phrases “Flick Heil” in obvious tribute to educate Hansi Flick was displayed throughout a 2-1 loss at Monaco final week.
UEFA mentioned the membership was charged with “racism and/or different discriminatory conduct,” and the disciplinary sanction will apply on November 6 when Barcelona performs at Purple Star Belgrade.
The ticket gross sales ban activated a probationary sanction UEFA ordered for Barcelona final season. In April, followers made Nazi salutes at Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League recreation.
UEFA mentioned its disciplinary judges additionally fined Barcelona 10,000 euros ($11,000) and ordered a brand new probationary sanction for a repeat offense within the subsequent 12 months. That can activate one other ticket gross sales ban for one away recreation in a European competitors.
Revealed – September 27, 2024 04:32 pm IST
