MANCHESTER, England, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Hungary must play their next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors after FIFA imposed a ban on fans and a 200,000 Swiss franc ($217,000) fine following racist incidents in this month's match against England. Hungary's next qualifier is against Albania on Oct. 9. They will also have to play their next two games in UEFA competition behind closed doors after a UEFA sanction for "discriminatory behaviour" by fans was imposed in July following incidents during the team's Euro 2020 games at the Puskas Arena. During the game, Hungarian fans threw plastic cups towards England players and a flare landed on the field. Footage was shown of one fan making a monkey gesture in the stands at the Puskas Arena and other individuals were seen behaving similarly.


Source:   Egypt Today
September 21, 2021 14:48 UTC