This archive report was first published on 29 October 2019.
Uefa has reprimanded Bulgaria with a 75,000-euro fine and ordered the team to play two home games behind closed doors after racist chanting by supporters marred their Euro 2020 qualifier against England on October 14, 2019.
The disciplinary arm of European football's governing body also ordered Bulgaria to display a banner with the slogan 'No To Racism' at their next two home games.
The punishment means Bulgaria will play their final Euro 2020 qualifier at home to the Czech Republic, on November 17, in an empty stadium.
Uefa also fined the Bulgarian Football Association an additional 10,000 euros for causing a disturbance during the national anthem prior to kick-off of the game in Sofia.
The English Football Association was fined 5,000 euros for the same offence.
England's team opted to complete the match instead of walking off the pitch despite the abuse, which included monkey chants and apparent Nazi salutes.
"We welcome the speed of this decision, but we are disappointed that Bulgaria will not be expelled from the Euro 2020 qualifying competition given their previous record, and obvious inability to deal with the problems they face," said Piara Powar, the executive director of the Fare network.
