UEFA have ordered a partial closure of Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena for the home leg of the Champions League quarter final tie against Manchester United, due to a homophobic banner displayed against Arsenal in the last 16.
The Bundesliga outfit have been told that sector 124 must be vacant for their next competitive home match in UEFA competition – against the Red Devils – and also been fined €10,000, with the “illicit” placard referencing Kosovo additionally cited.
UEFA’s zero tolerance approach will be welcomed in the football community.
Given the revenue and stadium atmosphere it will deprive the Bavarian giants of on such a big occasion, it is a strong message sent out by European football’s governing body that will hopefully deter such discriminatory actions in future.
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