Dundalk face fine for Palestine flag flown during Europa League qualifier

Dundalk have been fined €18,000 by UEFA because a Palestine flag was flown at Oriel Park during their match against Hajduk Split in July.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014 - 15:17

Grainne McGuinness

Dundalk have been fined €18,000 by UEFA because a Palestine flag was flown at Oriel Park during their match against Hajduk Split.

A UEFA official who was at the match in July noticed the flag before kick-off and asked for its removal. The flag was taken down but reappeared during the game.

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