UEFA Penalizes Eintracht Frankfurt for Fan Violence in Rome
The club faces a €25,000 fine and a suspended away fan ban after Europa League disturbances.
- Eintracht Frankfurt has been fined €25,000 by UEFA following fan violence during a Europa League match against AS Roma in late January.
- The club has also been hit with a suspended ban on away fans for their next Europa League away game, with the suspension lasting two years.
- The disturbances occurred when fans from both sides exchanged pyrotechnics, escalating into a confrontation during the first half of the match, which Frankfurt lost 0–2.
- UEFA's decision allows Frankfurt fans to attend future away matches unless further incidents occur within the probationary period.
- Frankfurt's upcoming Europa League fixtures could include matches against Steaua Bucharest, Ajax Amsterdam, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, or PAOK Saloniki.