Sports News | Slavia Prague Fined USD 93,000 for Crowd Violence at Europa League Game

Prague, Apr 26 (AP) Slavia Prague was fined by UEFA 87,000 euros (USD 93,000) for crowd trouble during a Europa League game against AC Milan.

The punishment was for throwing objects, illicit chants, and blocking passageways on March 14 in Prague during the pre-quarterfinals second leg. Milan won 3-1 and advanced 7-3 on aggregate.

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The fans were throwing cups at Milan players and an assistant referee, besides chanting “UEFA Mafia,” and blocking staircases.

Also, Slavia captain Tomáš Holeš received a red card in the 20th minute and was banned for a game in European competitions.

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Slavia has already been fined USD 100,000 for crowd behaviour in the Europa League group stage this season against another Italian club, Roma, in November. That was the biggest fine for the Czech club. (AP)

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