Bayern Munich face UEFA action over ‘illicit banners’ by fans
One banner referred to the campaign to have Kosovo officially recognized by FIFA
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bayern Munich for discriminatory behavior by supporters during Tuesday’s Champions League match with Arsenal, and for the display of an “illicit banner” by fans.
One banner seen at the match, which sent the hosts and holders through to the quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate, referred to the campaign to have Kosovo officially recognized by FIFA.
The other contained offensive words and images directed towards the English side.
“Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against FC Bayern Munich for discriminatory behavior of their supporters...display of an illicit banner...and late kick-off,” Europe’s governing body said in a statement on Wednesday.
“The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body on 20 March.”
Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia six years ago, is not a member of FIFA or UEFA but is allowed to play friendlies against other nations provided no national symbols, including flags, are displayed or anthems played.
They played their first match, against Haiti, earlier this month.
Scottish champions Celtic were fined 50,000 euros in December after “illicit” banners were displayed by fans during a Champions League group match against AC Milan.
-
Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery dances UAE style
Ribery’s performance comes during his visit to Dubai for the 8th International Sports Conference Variety -
Bayern Munich to play Kuwait Sporting Club on Jan. 13
The game is part of Bayern Munich’s winter training schedule Sports -
Bayern brush aside Raja Casablanca to win Club World Cup
Raja were comprehensively outplayed and offered only the occasional threat Sports -
Raja gets ready for Bayern in Club World Cup final
Moroccan club is now one win from becoming the first club from out Europe and South American to win the tournament Sports -
Morocco’s Raja stuns Ronaldinho's Atletico at Club World Cup
The Moroccan club will play Champions League winner Bayern Munich in the finals Sports -
Bayern dominates FIFA Player of the Year nominations
Six players from Bayern Munich’s treble-winning team were included among the 23 nominees for the World Player of the Year award announced by ... Sports -
Chelsea and Bayern in $345m bid for Messi
Lionel Messi is being eyed by Chelsea and Bayern Munich for a possible record-breaking $345 million purchase this coming summer, according to UK-based ... Sports -
Soccer: Dortmund beat Guardiola's Bayern 4-2 to lift Super Cup
Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to lift the German Super Cup with a 4-2 win over Champions League and Bundesliga holders Bayern ... Sports