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Barcelona Fans Banned from Champions League Away Game for Racist Conduct

UEFA imposes sanctions after Nazi symbolism and racist behavior during match against Monaco.

Overview

  • Barcelona supporters are prohibited from attending the upcoming Champions League away game against Red Star Belgrade on November 6.
  • UEFA fined Barcelona €10,000 and imposed an additional one-match ban on away ticket sales, suspended for one year.
  • The sanctions follow incidents involving Nazi salutes and racist gestures during Barcelona's match against Monaco.
  • Barcelona previously faced similar penalties for racist behavior during an April match against Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Barcelona's vice president condemned the actions as disgraceful, and the club pledged to prevent future incidents and refund affected fans.