AFP, Geneva :
European football’s governing body UEFA on Tuesday said that it had imposed a raft of sanctions after racist incidents in the Europa League.
In a statement, UEFA said that it had ordered the partial closure of the stadiums of Georgian club Chikhura Sachkhere, Hungary’s Debrecen, Romanian side Steaua Bucharest, and Slovenians Maribor.
The one-game penalties will apply to the four clubs’ next European competition matches.
The incidents occurred during their Europa League second qualifying round home matches last month.
Chikhura Sachkhere drew 0-0 with Turkish side Bursaspor, while Debrecen beat North Irish club Cliftonville 2-0.
Steaua Bucharest defeated Norwegian visitors Stroemsgodset 2- 0, while Maribor notched up the same score against Bosnian side Zrinjski.
“The fight against racism is a high priority for UEFA. The European governing body has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism and discrimination on the pitch and in the stands,” UEFA said.
