As per reports, UEFA will ban England fans for one game amidst the Euro 2020 Final incident. The episode involved 5,000 thugs storming the barriers at Wembley before the July 11 Final, while terrified spectators, police and stewards fled.
UEFA has announced a two-match stadium ban with a fine for 100,000 euros on the Football Association.
The ban will see the FA take a financial hit of at least £2.5million in lost matchday revenue as consequence of the fans’ atrocious behaviour.
England fans will miss a Nations League match in June 2022 as per UEFA ban
An estimated number of 5,000 ticketless supporters stormed security and entered the stadium. The Football Association was also charged over a pitch invader, fireworks and Three Lions’ fans powerfully booing the Italian national anthem at the showpiece.
On September 23, the FA had requested a personal hearing with UEFA in the hope of mitigating a stadium ban. At the time, sources indicated UEFA were giving serious consideration to handing the FA a two-match suspension, plus another suspended.
The FA was fined 30,000 euros ($34,734) earlier in the tournament for crowd problems after a laser pointer was shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
What the FA had to say over the the verdict
“Although we are disappointed with the verdict, we acknowledge the outcome of this UEFA decision,” – said an FA spokesman.
“We condemn the terrible behaviour of the individuals causing disgraceful scenes in and around Wembley Stadium at the Euro 2020 final. We deeply regret that some of them were able to enter the stadium.”
UEFA’s disciplinary panel imposed the fine and a two-match ban on supporters “for the lack of order and discipline.
The draw for Nations League is December 16. England could play the likes of France, Spain, Italy or Belgium in front of no fans.
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