UEFA hands Legia 2-game stadium ban over charges of racism

UEFA hands Legia 2-game stadium ban over charges of racism
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Summary Governing body also fined the Polish club over the incidents in -0 loss at Lokeren in Europa League.

NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA has ordered Legia Warsaw to play its next two European home matches without supporters due to racism by fans.

The governing body also fined the Polish club 105,000 euros ($130,000) over the incidents in Thursday s 1-0 loss at Lokeren in the Europa League.

The visiting fans in Belgium were also involved in crowd disturbances and set off fireworks. Legia was ordered to pay for the damage caused by its supporters and won t be allowed fans at its next Europa League away game in the knockout phase.

Legia has already been fined over crowd disturbances at Metalist Kharkiv and an illicit anti-UEFA banner at home to Aktobe.

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