Croatia have been fined €100,000 after crowd disturbances in their 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.
The match had to be halted late in the second half after flares were thrown onto the pitch, before scuffles broke out between Croatian fans.
UEFA opened an investigation into the matter, and has today released its official disciplinary report.
Croatia have been fined €100,000 after crowd disturbances in their 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.
The match had to be halted late in the second half after flares were thrown onto the pitch, before scuffles broke out between Croatian fans.
UEFA opened an investigation into the matter, and has today released its official disciplinary report.
“The independent UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) met today in Paris to deal with the disciplinary proceedings opened against the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) following the incidents which occurred at the Czech Republic v Croatia match on 18 June in Saint-Étienne,” the statement begins.
“Charges relating to crowd disturbances, use of fireworks, throwing of missiles and racist behaviour had been brought against the HNS, and the CEDB decided to impose the following sanctions: a fine of €100,000.
“[and] To prohibit the HNS from selling tickets to certain fans (identified by the HNS and the Croatian authorities as hooligans) for the remainder of UEFA EURO 2016. This sanction is deferred under a probationary period until the end of the tournament.
“The decisions of the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body are open to appeal.”
If Croatia finish second in their group, they will be Italy's opponents in the Last 16 on June 27.