Barcelona followers banned from Pink Star Belgrade journey following UEFA ‘racism and/or different discriminatory conduct’ cost.
UEFA has banned Barcelona from promoting tickets to followers for its subsequent away recreation within the Champions League for displaying a banner with Nazi overtones in regards to the workforce’s new German coach.
A black flag with the phrases “Flick Heil” in obvious tribute to teach Hansi Flick was displayed throughout a 2-1 loss at Monaco final week.
UEFA stated on Friday the membership was charged with “racism and/or different discriminatory conduct,” and the disciplinary sanction will apply on November 6 when Barcelona performs at Pink Star Belgrade.
The ticket gross sales ban activated a UEFA-ordered probationary sanction towards Barcelona final season. In April, followers made Nazi salutes at Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League recreation.
UEFA stated its disciplinary judges additionally fined Barcelona $11,000 and ordered a brand new probationary sanction for a repeat offence within the subsequent yr. That can activate one other ticket gross sales ban for one away recreation in a European competitors.
The defeat at Monaco was the one blip in Barcelona’s season with victories recorded in all seven of their Spanish top-flight matches. The Catalan membership will journey to Osasuna of their subsequent fixture on Saturday.