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Legia Warsaw fans banned for five European away games

Legia Warsaw fans clashed with police in Birmingham
Legia Warsaw fans clashed with police in Birmingham

Polish side Legia Warsaw will have no fans at their next five European away games following crowd disturbances in the build-up to their Europa Conference League match at Aston Villa last month.

Legia fans were eventually barred entry to the match in Birmingham on 30 November following clashes with police outside the stadium and the Premier League side lodged a complaint with UEFA over the behaviour of the club's supporters.

The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body decided to ban Legia from selling tickets to their away supporters for the next five UEFA games for crowd disturbances, acts of damage, throwing of objects and lighting of fireworks.

The club has also been fined €100,000 and ordered to contact Aston Villa within 30 days for the settlement of the damage caused by their supporters.

UEFA has also fined the Ukrainian FA €20,000 for racist behaviour from their supporters during the Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, ordering a partial stadium closure during their next home UEFA competition match.

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