{
  "id": 13355131,
  "title": "Serbia hit with stadium closure and fines over supporter misconduct",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/serbia-hit-with-stadium-closure-and-fines-over-supporter-misconduct",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:28:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1552349/serbia-hit-stadium-closure-and-fines-over-supporter-misconduct"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serbia faces a stadium closure and a fine of 50,000 euros ($56,000) from UEFA following racist and discriminatory behavior by fans during matches against Greece and the Netherlands, according to the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB). The Serbian FA has also been fined 22,500 euros, 2,000 euros, and 15,000 euros for transmitting inappropriate messages, lighting pyrotechnics, and pitch invasion respectively. The two matches, both resulting in a 2-1 loss for Serbia, occurred last month. In an additional case, Serbia's FA was fined 20,000 euros and faced a one-match away ticket sales ban, suspended for two years, for the same misconduct. Kosovo was fined 15,000 euros for displaying inappropriate behavior during a 3-1 loss to Austria, and a one-match away ticket sales ban suspended for two years. Croatia also received a 20,000 euro fine and a one-match away ticket sales ban suspended for two years after racist behavior by fans during a 4-1 loss to Spain.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Serbia will play their next home game behind closed doors and their FA has been fined 50,000 euros ($56,000) after fans engaged in racist and discriminatory behaviour in Nations League matches against Greece and Netherlands, UEFA said on Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Serbia faces UEFA stadium closure and €50,000 fine for fan misconduct",
    "Serbian FA fined €22,500 for inappropriate messages and actions",
    "Kosovo fined €15,000 for fan behavior during loss to Austria"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}