Atletico Madrid fined for fans’ racist behaviour at Arsenal
NYON, Switzerland — Atletico Madrid was fined and put on probation by UEFA on Thursday as punishment for racist behaviour by fans at a Champions League game against Arsenal.
Atletico had been charged with “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour” for fans making monkey noises and Nazi salutes at a 4-0 loss in London last month.
Fans of Atletico have previously targeted Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, who is Black, with similar racial abuse.
UEFA fined Atletico 30,000 euros ($48,580) and ordered a one-game ban on selling tickets to fans for a European away game, which was deferred for one year of probation.
Atletico also must pay a fine of 10,000 euros ($16,193) for fans throwing objects at Arsenal’s stadium.
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