The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has banned and fined seven countries that participated in the EURO 2024 tournament. They were outlawed because of discriminatory behaviour by their fans. Incidents of racism and offensive chanting marred some of the matches.
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.
First on the list is Croatia, which received the biggest fine of 50,000 euros ($54,000) for incidents at each of its three games. Croatia is banned from selling tickets to its away fans for its next UEFA competition match. Its fans showed racist and discriminatory behaviour in all three of its Group B fixtures.
Albania was fined 30,000 euros ($32,500) on Wednesday for racist behaviour at two games against Croatia and Spain. They were also banned from selling tickets to away supporters for one UEFA match and suspended for two years.
Romania, Serbia and Slovenia were charged with the same incidents at three games. Romania was fined 40,000 euros ($43,400), while Serbia and Slovenia will pay 30,000 euros ($32,500). Romania is also banned from selling tickets to away supporters for their next UEFA match.
