This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
On October 14, 2019, England played Bulgaria in a Euro 2020 qualifier at the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia, which was marred by racist chanting from the home supporters.
UEFA, the governing body of European football, has since fined Bulgaria 75,000 euros and ordered them to play their next home game behind closed doors.
The punishment also includes a second match behind closed doors, although this is suspended for a probationary period of two years.
Bulgaria will play their final Euro 2020 qualifier at home to the Czech Republic on November 17 in an empty stadium.
UEFA has also ordered Bulgaria to display a banner with the slogan 'No To Racism' at their next two home games.
The Bulgarian Football Association was fined an additional 10,000 euros for causing a disturbance during the national anthem prior to kick-off.
England's Football Association was fined 5,000 euros for the same offence.
The match was halted twice in the first half due to abuse from sections of the home support, including monkey chants and apparent Nazi salutes.
Despite the abuse, the England team opted to complete the match instead of walking off the pitch.
On October 30, 2019, UEFA announced the punishment, stating that the match at the Vasil Levski Stadium was halted twice in the first half due to abuse from sections of the home support.
