UEFA has opened a disciplinary case in opposition to Croatia, the nationwide soccer federation mentioned Wednesday, after followers displayed a World War II-era fascist flag at a European Championship qualifying sport.
The Croatian federation mentioned followers raised a flag of the Ustase regime on the staff’s 5-0 win over Latvia on Friday in Rijeka.
Croatia already is below probation by UEFA for “discriminatory behavior” by followers on the Nations League finals in June within the Netherlands. The federation couldn’t promote tickets to followers when the staff performed Monday in Armenia, the place it gained 1-0.
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The newest UEFA investigation might see Croatia ordered to play in an empty stadium when it hosts Turkey in a Euro 2024 qualifier on October 12 in Osijek.
The federation mentioned it instantly cooperated with authorities in Rijeka and would take into account authorized motion in opposition to the followers.
Croatia leads its Euro 2024 qualifying group with 4 matches left and is favoured to advance to the event in Germany.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com