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Proceedings opened against RFEF and RFS

Published: Tuesday 26 June 2012, 13.30CET
Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Russian Football Union over spectator conduct at UEFA EURO 2012.
Proceedings opened against RFEF and RFS
Spain and Italy drew 1-1 in Gdansk on 10 June ©Getty Images
 
Published: Tuesday 26 June 2012, 13.30CET

Proceedings opened against RFEF and RFS

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Russian Football Union over spectator conduct at UEFA EURO 2012.

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the improper conduct of its supporters (racist behaviour, racist chanting) at the UEFA EURO 2012 Group C match against Italy in Gdansk on Sunday 10 June.

Disciplinary proceedings have also been initiated against the Russian Football Union (RFS) for the improper conduct of its fans (racist behaviour, racist chanting) at the UEFA EURO 2012 Group A game against the Czech Republic in Wroclaw on Friday 8 June.

The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body will deal with these cases on Thursday 28 June.

Last updated: 26/06/12 16.17CET

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