Red Star Belgrade fans banned by UEFA from away Europa League game due to racist chants

UEFA said its disciplinary panel judged charges of “racist and/or discriminatory behavior” and “illicit chants” not fit for a sports event.

Fans of the Serbian champion chanted slurs about Roma people, Europe’s largest ethnic minority, and also targeted Braga when Red Star were beaten 2-0 in Portugal last week. Pic: AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic

UEFA have banned fans of Red Star Belgrade from attending the team’s next away game in the Europa League because of racist and offensive incidents.

Fans of the Serbian champion chanted slurs about Roma people, Europe’s largest ethnic minority, and also targeted Braga when Red Star were beaten 2-0 in Portugal last week.