UEFA Fines Atletico Madrid 30,000 Euros for Fan Racism in Arsenal Match

UEFA has fined Atletico Madrid 30,000 euros and imposed a suspended one-match ban on ticket sales for traveling supporters following racist and discriminatory behavior by some fans during the club's 4-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal on October 21 at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The governing body also levied an additional 10,000 euro fine against Atletico for supporters throwing objects during the match. The one-match ban, which would prevent the club from selling tickets to fans for a European away game, has been deferred for a one-year probationary period starting from the decision date. UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body announced the penalties on Thursday, stating it had decided "to fine Atletico de Madrid 30,000 euros and to ban Atletico de Madrid from selling tickets to its away supporters for the next one UEFA competition match, for the racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters." The body added that the ban was suspended for the probationary period.

The charges stemmed from reports of Atletico fans making monkey gestures and noises, as well as Nazi salutes, toward Arsenal players and staff. Such incidents overshadowed an otherwise dominant...