Croatia sanctioned for racist behaviour, flares against Spain

UEFA fined Croatia €53,000 for racist behaviour, flares and public obstruction during October's qualifier in Split; 20% stadium closure suspended for two years.

UEFA has sanctioned the Croatian Football Federation following racist and discriminatory conduct by supporters during the World Cup qualifier against Spain on 6 October in Split, which Spain won 2–1. The total fine is €53,000: €30,000 for racist behaviour (with a suspended 20% stadium closure for the next home match, on probation for two years), €23,000 for the use of flares and pyrotechnic devices, and €4,000 for obstruction of public passages. This follows an earlier €20,000 fine for the same match, with a suspended away ticket sales ban.