Chelsea have been sanctioned for their fans’ improper behavior
during the Europa League meeting with Malmo.
Premier League outfit Chelsea has been charged by European
football governing body UEFA for the misconduct of its fans during the Europa
League clash with Malmo in February. UEFA announced on Tuesday that the Blues
have been handed a 13,000 euro (£11,100) fine after being found guilty.
In the Round of 32
first leg encounter where goals by Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud handed
Chelsea a 2-1 away win, the club’s fans were seen throwing objects onto the
field of play. There was also an incident of field invasions by the traveling
supporters.
Relatively, their
hosts Malmo were also hit with a £49,000 fine after their supporters were found
guilty of throwing objects and setting off fireworks.
During the early
stage of the first half in the match, the home fans resorted to the launching
of plastic beer cups at spectators in the away end. It took the intervention of
the police and stadium stewards to calm the tension between both factions
throughout the rest of the proceeding.
Meanwhile, Chelsea
is yet to make headway in their appeal against a two-window transfer ban handed
to the club by FIFA. This occurred after the world football govering body found
the Blues guilty of breaching regulations relating to the international
transfer and registration of players under the age of 18 in 29 seperate cases.
The club is set to
be heard by FIFA on April 11 and remains positive as they have been told that
the ruling on the transfer window would not be delayed until after their
proposal had been heard.
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