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UEFA Fines Crystal Palace €10,000 Over 'UEFA MAFIA' Fan Banners

UEFA said the displays breached its rule on bringing the organization into disrepute.

Overview

  • The banner reading "UEFA MAFIA" was unfurled during the Conference League play-off first leg against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park.
  • Similar displays appeared at Wembley for the Community Shield and at Stamford Bridge on the Premier League's opening weekend.
  • UEFA referenced Articles 11(2)(d) and 16(2)(e) in imposing the sanction for disrepute and an unfit message.
  • The protests followed Palace's demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League under multi-club ownership rules, a decision CAS upheld in August with Nottingham Forest taking their place.
  • Palace have advanced to the Conference League group stage, while the FA is reviewing a separate banner aimed at Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.