UEFA fined the Albanian and Serbian soccer federations 10,000 euros ($10,700) each on Wednesday for fans displaying banners with nationalist maps at European Championship games. Each federation was charged with “transmitting provocative messages not fit for a sports event” because they are responsible for the conduct of their fans at stadiums. Albania fans displayed a banner with a map of their country extending its borders into the territory of neighboring countries. It was shown during the 2-1 loss against Italy on Saturday in Dortmund. Croatia 2–2 Albania, UEFA Euro 2024: Albania’s Klaus Gjasula Scores Own Goal, Follows It Up With Last-Gasp Equaliser As Balkan Teams Share Points.

Serbia fans' banner included the independent territory of Kosovo and a slogan “No Surrender” at a 1-0 loss against England in Gelsenkirchen. A case was prosecuted by FIFA at the 2022 World Cup when players were photographed with a similar banner in their locker room ahead of a game against Brazil.

UEFA also opened a separate investigation into alleged discrimination by Serbia fans. The Kosovo soccer federation field a formal complaint with UEFA.

The Albanian federation was fined a further 27,375 euros ($29,400) for fans lighting flares and fireworks, throwing beer cups and a fan who went on the field. Germany 2–0 Hungary, UEFA Euro 2024: Jamal Musiala Shines Again As Hosts Reach Round of 16 With Comfortable Victory.

Fans invading the playing area have been a regular feature in the first week of games at Euro 2024. UEFA announced the sanctions of its disciplinary panel hours after Albania drew 2-2 with Croatia in their second Group B game.

Serbia's federation must pay 4,500 euros ($4,800) more for fans throwing beer cups.

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