FA fined €30,000 for laser pointer incident during Harry Kane penalty

The punishment, confirmed on Saturday by European governing body UEFA, also takes into account disturbances during the national anthems at Wembley and the setting off of fireworks inside the stadium.
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saves a penalty from England's Harry Kane during the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley.

Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel saves a penalty from England's Harry Kane during the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley.

The Football Association has been fined €30,000 after a laser pointer was directed at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during England’s Euro 2020 semi-final win on Wednesday.

The punishment, confirmed on Saturday by European governing body UEFA, also takes into account disturbances during the national anthems at Wembley and the setting off of fireworks inside the stadium.

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