Inter fined after crowd trouble
Friday, May 2, 2003
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UEFA has fined Internazionale FC for crowd trouble during their match against Newcastle United FC.
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Internazionale FC have received a €46,000 fine from UEFA following crowd disturbances during their UEFA Champions League match with Newcastle United FC on 11 March.
Missiles thrown
Missiles rained down on to the San Siro pitch and into the Newcastle supporters' section during the second group stage meeting, and home fans also set off Bengal lights.
Vieira fined
Arsenal FC captain Patrick Vieira was also fined
by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body, which judged him guilty of making improper statements to the media over the issue of racism after the Champions League game at Valencia CF on 19 March.
Racist abuse at Mestalla
Vieira must pay a fine of €3,300 after claiming UEFA was not actively dealing with racist offences. Valencia, meanwhile, were fined €13,000 for the racist abuse of coloured players by their supporters during the same match at the Mestalla stadium.
Wales withdrawal
The Football Association of Wales was fined €33,000 for withdrawing its team from the UEFA European Women's Championship 2003/2005 after the draw was made. These decisions can be appealed by midnight on Monday 5 May.