Saturday, 30 June 2012

Spain and Russia fined for racist chants at Euro 2012


The football federations of Spain and Russia have both been fined by UEFA for fans' racist behavior and chants at Euro 2012.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation is being fined €20,000 for racist chants shouted by fans at the Italian star-striker, Mario Balotelli, on June 10.
The Russian Football Union is being hit with a fine of €30,000, after the country’s supporters offended Czech Republic’s black defender Theodor Gebre Selassie, during a group stage match on June 8. Apparently fans made "monkey noises" while he was playing.... read more.

No comments:

Post a Comment