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UEFA Charges Six Clubs Over Champions League Incidents

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 4 October 2019.

On Thursday, October 4, 2019, UEFA announced disciplinary proceedings against six clubs, including Manchester City and Real Madrid, after incidents at Champions League games this week.

Manchester City and Dinamo Zagreb have been charged for their fans' behavior, with the Croatian side also facing charges for damaging seats at the Etihad Stadium during City's 2-0 win on Tuesday.

Real Madrid were charged for a late kickoff in their 2-2 draw with Club Brugge, while the Belgian side were cited for midfielder Ruud Vormer's abusive language towards a match official.

Olympiakos were charged after their fans unfurled a banner deemed racist by UEFA, and also for delaying kickoff in their 3-1 loss at Red Star Belgrade.

Red Star were charged with improper conduct after five players, including two substitutes, picked up bookings.

UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will meet on Friday to hear the charges against Red Star and Olympiakos, and on October 17 to look into the other two matches.

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