UEFA
The Commission on Management, Ethics and Discipline (CEDB) issued a proclamation today announcing that the
Albania
soccer league and
Serbia
The Football Association has imposed penalties involving a number of infractions. The specific penalty decisions are set out below:
Albania faced Italy in the first round of Group B of the UEFA Europa League group stage on June 15, 2024, with the match ending in a 2-1 win for Italy. During the match, the behavior of Albanian fans and associated persons triggered several charges.The CEDB imposed the following penalties on the Albanian Football Federation:
set off fireworks
: Violation of Article 16(2)(c) DR of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, punishable by a fine of 10,000 euros.
Throwing miscellaneous objects
: Violation of Article 16(2)(b) DR of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, with a fine of 12,375,000 euros.
rush the field by fans
: Violation of Article 16(2)(a) DR of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, punishable by a fine of 5,000 euros.
Dissemination of provocative messages contrary to sportsmanship
: Violation of Article 16(2)(e) DR of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, punishable by a fine of 10,000 euros.
In the first round of Group C of the UEFA Europa League group stage match played on June 16, 2024, England won 1-0 against Serbia. The behavior of Serbian fans and those involved during the match also led to several charges.The CEDB imposed the following penalties on the Serbian Football Federation:
Throwing miscellaneous objects
: Violation of Article 16(2)(b) DR of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, with a fine of 4,500 euros.
Dissemination of provocative messages contrary to sportsmanship
: Violation of Article 16(2)(e) DR of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, punishable by a fine of 10,000 euros.
UEFA has always been committed to maintaining order and fairness in soccer matches and regulating the behavior of fans and those involved through strict disciplinary measures. The penalties imposed on the Albanian and Serbian Football Associations reflect UEFA's firm stance in dealing with misconduct during matches.
These penalties are not only a disciplinary action for violations, but also a warning to other teams and fans, and it is hoped that all parties will be able to follow the rules more closely in future matches to create a good atmosphere for the game.
