UEFA has imposed fines totaling €230,000 ($250,000) on seven national soccer federations due to incidents of racist and discriminatory abuse by fans during the Euro 2024 tournament, which took place in Germany.
The specific details of the incidents were not disclosed, but they primarily involved fans from teams in the Balkans. Croatia received the highest fine of €50,000 ($54,000) for incidents occurring during each of its three matches. During a group-stage match in Hamburg, fans from Croatia and Albania chanted anti-Serbia slogans. UEFA promised to investigate, and the Serbian federation threatened to withdraw from the tournament if action was not taken.
The Albanian soccer federation was fined a total of €30,000 ($32,500) for racist behavior at two matches, against Croatia and Spain. Both the Albanian and Croatian federations faced fines during the tournament for fans using fireworks and throwing objects, which affected a match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Additionally, Albanian player Mirlind Daku received a two-match ban for leading nationalist chants, including those against Serbia.
Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia were fined for incidents at three separate games. Romania was fined €40,000 ($43,400), while Serbia and Slovenia each received fines of €30,000 ($32,500). Hungary was fined €30,000 ($32,500) for racist fan conduct at two games, and Austria was fined €20,000 ($21,700) for a single game.
Further sanctions include a ban on selling tickets to away games for Croatia, Romania, and Serbia. These bans will be in effect during Nations League matches in September.
