“FIFA was informed by FARE (Football Against Racism Europe) that several racist and discriminatory incidents were apparently perpetrated by local supporters during the match, in particular by displaying neo-Nazi banners and by making ‘monkey noises and gestures’ as well as Nazi salutes,” said a FIFA statement, reports Xinhua.
FIFA also said there were “several incidents involving pyrotechnical devices” that violated safety regulations.
Ukraine were fined 45,000 Swiss francs (some $50,000) and will now play in an empty stadium in their next World Cup qualifier at home against Poland Oct 11.
Ukraine smashed San Marino 9-0 in the World Cup qualifier and are ranked second in Group H, tied with Montenegro and one point behind leaders England.
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