Wednesday, 30 October 2013

UEFA orders partial closure of CSKA Moscow’s stadium after Yaya Toure’s racist abuse

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UEFA has ordered CSKA Moscow, to close part of their Arena Khimki Stadium for their next Champions League match, after resolving that the club’s supporters were guilty of racially abusing Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, last Wednesday.
 UEFA’s disciplinary and control board met in Nyon, Switzerland last Thursday, but chose not to rule against them after the Russian club denied any wrongdoing.

The body will also investigate why Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan, did not halt the game, to ask for an announcement to be made to warn the supporters, after Toure called his attention to the incident.

“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,” European football’s governing body said in a statement on its official website.

“All forms of racist behaviour are considered serious offences against the disciplinary regulations and are punished with the most severe sanctions.

“Following the entry into force of the new disciplinary regulations on June 1, the fight against racist conduct has been stepped up a level — resulting in more severe sanctions to deter any such behaviour.

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