UEFA won't intervene over Atletico fine

UEFA will not “put pressure” on the Spanish Football Federation after Atletico Madrid were fined a meagre €600 for the racist behaviour of their fans during Sunday’s derby game with Real Madrid.

UEFA will not “put pressure” on the Spanish Football Federation after Atletico Madrid were fined a meagre €600 for the racist behaviour of their fans during Sunday’s derby game with Real Madrid.

Robert Carlos received horrendous abuse during the game but it was judged to be only a minor misdemeanour by the committee, hence the relatively small fine.

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