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.
“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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