Why UEFA has banned Barcelona fans from attending next Champions League tie

Why UEFA has banned Barcelona fans from attending next Champions League tie

Stephen Awino 17:30 - 27.09.2024

Whay Barcelona have been banned from selling tickets for their Champions League away fixture against Red Star Belgrade in November.

European football's governing body UEFA have sanctioned Spanish giants FC Barcelona over the conduct of their supporters in their Champions League tie against Monaco the previous week.

Their travelling support have been handed a one match ban due to racist gestures with the club also being fined Kshs 1,726,485.

According to ESPN, the charges relate to the presence of Nazi symbolism in the away end during their Champions League clash with Monaco.

"The charges against Barça relate to racism and/or other discriminatory conduct, per Art. 14(2) of UEFA's Disciplinary Regulations," read a statement seen by ESPN from the European football's governing body in a statement on Friday.

Last season the Barcelona were also charged with racist behavior, causing damage and letting off fireworks inside the Parc des Princes during their quarter-final tie with Paris Saint-Germain prompting a fine and a suspended ban on selling away tickets.

The ban means Barcelona will not be able sell tickets to their supporters for their away game against Red Star Belgrade on November 6.