UEFA charges Olympiakos for offensive fan banner
Posted October 03, 2019 7:00 am
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA has charged Olympiakos for an offensive banner displayed by fans at a Champions League game.
UEFA says its disciplinary panel will judge a charge of “racist behavior” on Friday.
Any punishment could apply when the Greek club hosts Bayern Munich on Oct. 22.
The banner was displayed on Tuesday during a 3-1 loss at Red Star Belgrade. Fans of the two clubs have long-standing links and displayed a friendship slogan at the game.
UEFA says Olympiakos faces a separate charge for the team being late for the second half. Red Star faces a fine for “improper conduct” because five players were shown a yellow card.
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