×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

UEFA charge Romania for fans' racist behaviour and lighting fireworks

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

The Romanian Football Federation has been charged by UEFA for fans’ racist behaviour and setting off of fireworks in Sunday’s Nations League match against Serbia which ended 0-0, European soccer’s governing body said on Tuesday.

Numerous flares were lit at Bucharest’s national stadium, and photos and footage on social media appeared to show Romania fans engaging in racist chanting and displaying banners linking refugees to terrorism.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in