Barcelona fans banned from Champions League away game for Nazi banner
- UEFA has imposed a ticket sales ban on Barcelona for their next Champions League away game due to fans displaying a Nazi-themed banner.
- The incident occurred during a match against Monaco, where a flag referencing the team's German coach was shown.
- Barcelona has faced repeated sanctions for fan misconduct and is taking measures to prevent future incidents.
In a recent disciplinary action, UEFA has prohibited FC Barcelona from selling tickets to fans for their next away match in the Champions League. This decision follows an incident where supporters displayed a banner with Nazi connotations during a game against Monaco, specifically referencing the team's new German coach, Hansi Flick. The banner, which read 'Flick Heil,' was shown during a 2-1 loss, prompting UEFA to charge the club with racism and discriminatory conduct. This sanction is part of a broader pattern of misconduct by Barcelona fans, as the club has faced multiple sanctions both domestically and internationally. In April, fans were reported to have made Nazi salutes during a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. As a result of these repeated offenses, UEFA has not only imposed a ticket sales ban but also fined Barcelona 10,000 euros and activated a probationary sanction for any future violations. Barcelona has publicly acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and is committed to strengthening measures to prevent such incidents from occurring again. The club plans to implement further initiatives aimed at addressing fan behavior and ensuring accountability for those responsible. As part of the disciplinary action, fans who have already purchased tickets for the upcoming match against Red Star Belgrade will receive refunds. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges sports organizations face in managing fan behavior and the implications of such actions on clubs and their reputations.