England hit with £26,000 UEFA fine for laser pointer shone at Schmeichel in Euro 2020 semi-finalThe incident happened as the Denmark No.1 was preparing to face Harry Kane's extra-time penaltyEngland have been fined £26,000 by UEFA after a laser pointer was shone at Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel by someone in the crowd during Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final. The laser was shone in the face of the Leicester City goalkeeper as he prepared to face Harry Kane's penalty in extra-time. In a statement, UEFA said: "The UEFA Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) has announced the following decision. "The CEDB has decided to fine the English Football Association €30,000 (£26,000) for the use of laser pointer, disturbances during the national anthems and setting of fireworks." As Schmeichel stood on his line to face Kane's spot-kick, television cameras captured a light being shone onto his face.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 10, 2021 11:32 UTC