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Serbia FA threatens to quit Euros if UEFA does not punish Croats and Albanians over chants

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Highlights
  • UEFA fined the Albanian and Serbian soccer federations $10,700 each for fans displaying nationalist maps at Euro 2024 games.
  • Serbia faces UEFA charges and investigation for fan misconduct and discrimination during the game against England.
  • Nationalist fan behavior leads to financial penalties and disciplinary actions in European Championship.
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UEFA fined the Albanian and Serbian soccer federations 10,000 euros each for fans displaying nationalist maps at European Championship games. Albania fans showed a map extending borders into neighboring countries, while Serbia fans displayed Kosovo as part of their territory. FIFA also prosecuted a similar case at the 2022 World Cup. UEFA opened an investigation into alleged discrimination by Serbia fans, following a complaint by the Kosovo soccer federation. Albania was fined additional 27,375 euros for fan misconduct. UEFA announced sanctions after Albania's game against Croatia. Serbia faces a charge for fans throwing objects during the game against England. UEFA is investigating alleged discriminatory behavior by Serbia fans, with no timeline provided. Serbia has a history of fan misconduct and discrimination, leading to previous sanctions by UEFA.

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