London: Barcelona have been fined 25,000 euros ($26,600) by UEFA for racist behaviour by their fans during the Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie at Paris Saint-Germain. Three charges were brought against Barca following the fixture at Parc des Princes on April 10, which included acts of damage and lighting of fireworks. UEFA’s Appeals Body announced on Thursday Barcelona will be fined for the racist behaviour of their fans and will be banned from selling tickets to their away supporters for the Spanish club’s next UEFA competition match.
That ticket ban has been suspended for a probationary period of one year, which started from the date of the present decision. Barcelona must also pay a ?2,000 fine for lighting fireworks and a further €5,000 for acts of damage. After Barca won the first leg 3-2 in Paris, they lost 4-1 in the second leg at home this week to exit the Champions League 6-4 on aggregate. (PA Media)
