UEFA has handed Tottenham Hotspur a suspended ban on selling away tickets after supporters were found to have made Nazi salutes toward Eintracht Frankfurt fans during a UEFA Champions League fixture in Germany.
The incident occurred during Spurs’ 2-0 victory at Deutsche Bank Park on January 28.
UEFA said the sanction was issued for the “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters,” adding that the away-ticket ban is suspended for a probationary period of one year.
Tottenham were also fined £26,000, along with an additional £1,966 for objects thrown by supporters during the fixture.
In a statement, Spurs condemned the actions of what they described as “a small number of fans,” calling the conduct “utterly abhorrent.” The club confirmed that the three individuals involved have been identified and handed indefinite bans under its sanctions policy.
“The club stands firmly against all forms of discrimination and has therefore taken the strongest possible action,” Tottenham said.
“The disgusting behaviour of a minority of so-called fans on the night is in no way reflective of the values of our club and its supporters.”
Also, Real Madrid recently launched an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club’s Champions League victory over Benfica.
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