Hungary FA fined £158,00 and given stadium ban after racist abuse of England players

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FIFA have imposed sanctions on the nation for failing to control their supporters during a bad tempered clash with the Three Lions

The Hungarian football association have been fined £158,00 and given a stadium ban after the racist abuse of England players in their World Cup qualifying clash at the start of the month.

FIFA have confirmed the news in an official statement, which reads: "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a ban and a substantial fine on the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) in relation to the racist behaviour of numerous supporters during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying match between Hungary and England on 2 September 2021.

"After analysing and taking into consideration all the circumstances of the case, specifically the seriousness of the incidents (racist words and actions, throwing of objects, lighting of fireworks, blocked stairways), the Committee decided that the MLSZ would play its next two home matches in FIFA competitions without spectators, the second match being suspended for a probationary period of two years.

"In addition, the Committee imposed a fine of CHF 200,000.

"FIFA’s position remains firm and resolute in rejecting any form of racism and violence as well as any other form of discrimination or abuse. FIFA takes a clear zero tolerance stance against such abhorrent behaviour in football.

"The decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee was notified to the MLSZ."

More to follow.

2021-09-21 18:00:02

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