The European football governing body UEFA has taken disciplinary action against Dutch Club FC Twente after they racially abused Lazio players during the UEFA Europa League Clash.
FC Twente has been handed a €83,125 fine after racial chants were directed at Nigeria Super Eagles player Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and other Lazio players.
The Dutch club released a statement to confirm the sanction placed on the club, “This is one of the punishments FC Twente received following the behaviour of supporters during the European match against SS Lazio.
“This morning it was announced that following racist and discriminatory statements, part of the Vak-P stand must remain closed. UEFA has designated sections 103 to 106 as part of the stand that must remain empty.”
For Twente’s upcoming Europa League home game, the regulatory board UEFA decided to partially close Grolsch Veste Stadium, which will have an impact on the 2,000 seats in the West Stand behind the goal.
In addition to the partial shutdown, UEFA’s disciplinary authority fined the team €40,000 for racist shouts, €10,000 for an illegal banner, and €33,125 for item hurling during the game.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian midfielder Dele Bashiru is set to be out of action for his club due to an injury, with no specific time given for his return.
