UEFA charges Israeli and Polish clubs over political fan banners that raised diplomatic tension

UEFA opened a disciplinary case Friday after an Israeli club’s fans displayed a banner targeting Poland that was criticised by the Polish president and diplomats from Israel. Fallout from the Maccabi Haifa vs. Rakow Czestochowa game Thursday in UEFA Conference League adds to current scrutiny around non-sporting issues being aired at international football. The slogan…

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Serbian football club Partizan punished by UEFA for fans’ Kosovo banner and offensive chants

UEFA fined Partizan Belgrade more than $100,000 on Wednesday and ordered part of the Serbian club’s stadium closed at one European game for fans’ racist and political statements. Fans displayed a “Kosovo is Serbia” banner and chanted discriminatory and offensive slogans at two home games in Conference League qualifying rounds. ALSO READ: UEFA Super Cup…

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