ZURICH: FIFA has fined the Serbian FA CHF 80,000 (US$100,590) and ordered a reduced capacity for their next home World Cup qualifier due to discriminatory behaviour by fans during their 5-0 loss to England in Belgrade earlier this month.
FIFA’s disciplinary committee also cited the use of lasers, inappropriate gestures and the obstruction of the national anthem in handing down the sanction.
At least 20% of the seating for Serbia’s game against Albania in Leskovac will be closed off.
“The Football Association of Serbia will comply with the issued decision and take all measures to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents in the future,” the Serbian FA said today.
Serbia had already been under scrutiny ahead of the England fixture on Sept 9, which they hosted with 15% reduced capacity, due to the behaviour of their fans during a game against Andorra in June.