Frankfurt Fans' Misconduct Hinders Aberdeen Ticket Sales 🎟️
After the unsavory incidents at the Conference League match in Helsinki, Eintracht Frankfurt cannot offer guest tickets for the match at Aberdeen FC. The UEFA Court of Appeal has fined the Bundesliga club €30,000 due to the fan's misconduct, which took place on November 9.
Philipp Reschke, Frankfurt's board member, acknowledged the penalty as "harsh but not unusual," considering UEFA's past sanctioning practices in similar situations. The UEFA Court of Appeal cited not only cup throwing but also the repeated use of pyrotechnics as the prime reasons for the penalty, along with previous violations.
Reschke explained the chances of an appeal being successful as slim, mentioning the need for a swift discussion about the consequences and further steps. If necessary, the club might seek assistance from the International Court of Arbitration for Sport Cas.
Eintracht Frankfurt secured their victory over HJK Helsinki with a 1-0 score and advanced in the Conference League. The rematch between Frankfurt and Aberdeen FC is scheduled for December 14. The German team will also face PAOK Saloniki on November 30.
The UEFA Court of Appeal imposed the penalty due to incidents during the Conference League match in Helsinki and cited fan misconduct as the main concern. As a repercussion, Eintracht Frankfurt will be unable to sell guest tickets for the Aberdeen FC match, and the club will have to face the financial consequences.
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UEFA frequently imposes disciplinary measures on clubs for fan misconduct during football matches. This may include:
- Fines, such as €25,000 that Frankfurt had to pay for disruptions and stadium damages during a Europa League match[4].
- Partial or full stadium closures, as experienced by AS Roma due to fan misconduct[4].
- Restrictions on guest tickets or attendance capacity limits, although it's not explicitly mentioned in the sources.
- Points deductions or additional penalties for more severe incidents.
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