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Spurs concerned by UEFA's lenient Barcelona fine

Barcelona and Tottenham's clash at the Camp Nou was marred by accusations of over-zealous stewarding
Barcelona and Tottenham's clash at the Camp Nou was marred by accusations of over-zealous stewarding

Tottenham have "grave concerns" over the suitability of UEFA's punishment to Barcelona after stewards attacked their fans during a Champions League match at the Nou Camp.

The LaLiga side were handed a €20,000 fine by the governing body on Friday for "insufficient organisation" during the two side's Group B game in December.

The charge relates to the conduct of stewards, with video footage emerging on social media after the game apparently showing a section of fans being struck with batons inside the ground, while other supporters were also filmed getting struck on the way into the stadium.

The club said in a statement released to Press Association Sport: "We have grave concerns that the punishment imposed will not act as enough of a deterrent to avoid a repeat."

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