Staff Reporter.
EUFA have launched the disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian Football Association after their EURO 2024 defeat to England.
The Uefa charges include “transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event”.
UEFA said in a statement: “Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated in accordance with Article 55 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR) following the UEFA European Championship group stage match between Serbia and England (0-1) played on 16 June 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.”
Charges against Football Association of Serbia (FSS):
- Throwing of objects, Art. 16(2)(b) DR
- Transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event, Art. 16(2)(e) DR
- The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course.
- Furthermore, an UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding alleged discriminatory behaviour.
There were major issues in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday because fans complained of long queues outside the stadium and poor stewarding.
Earlier, the Kosovo Football Federation said it had made a complaint to Uefa about the “display of flags, slogans and chants by Serbian fans”, which it said contained “political and racist messages against Kosovo”.
European football’s governing body said: “The Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course.
“Furthermore, a Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding alleged discriminatory behaviour.”
England won the game 1-0 thanks to an early header from Jude Bellingham as Gareth Southgate’s men moved top of Group C.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.