Fines for RFEF and RFS
Thursday, June 28, 2012
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The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Football Union of Russia (RFS) have been fined by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body for the improper conduct of their supporters.
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The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body have imposed fines of €20,000 and €30,000, respectively, on the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Football Union of Russia (RFS).
The sanction of €20,000 against the RFEF has been imposed for the improper conduct of its fans (racist behaviour, racist chanting) during the UEFA EURO 2012 Group C fixture against Italy in Gdansk on 10 June. An appeal can be lodged against this decision within 24 hours of the dispatch of the written decision.
The RFS has been fined €30,000 for the improper conduct of its fans (racist behaviour, racist chanting) at the Group A game against the Czech Republic in Wroclaw on 8 June. An appeal may be lodged against this decision within three days of the dispatch of the full written decision.