Tottenham have had a one-match ban imposed on their away supporters in Europe, suspended for a year, after three of them were found to have directed Nazi salutes at their Eintracht Frankfurt counterparts during the Champions League game between the clubs in January. Spurs have given the trio indefinite bans and described their behaviour as “utterly abhorrent”.
Uefa announced the punishment on Monday, saying it had also fined Spurs €30,000. If there is any repeat offence within a year, the club’s fans will serve a one-game away ban.
Uefa fined Spurs a further €2,250 for the throwing of objects by their supporters during the match in Frankfurt, which the visitors won 2-0 to qualify for the last 16 of the competition, where they have been drawn against Atlético Madrid.
Uefa said its control, ethics and disciplinary body had decided to fine Spurs and ban them “from selling tickets to its away supporters for the next one Uefa competition match for the racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters”, adding: “Said ban from selling tickets is suspended for a probationary period of one year.”
In a statement, Spurs said: “The club has been informed of sanctions handed down to us by Uefa following the utterly abhorrent conduct of a small number of individuals at our recent Champions League away match in Frankfurt. The club has cooperated fully with Uefa’s investigation as well as with German police on the night and, subsequently, the Met police.
“We can confirm that all three individuals found to be making Nazi salutes towards Eintracht Frankfurt fans have been identified and have received indefinite bans under the club’s sanctions and banning policy.
“The club stands firmly against all forms of discrimination and has therefore taken the strongest possible action. The disgusting behaviour of a minority of so-called fans on the night is in no way reflective of the values of our club and its supporters.”
