Disciplinary proceedings opened into racist incidents at Montenegro v England match - UEFA

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group A - Montenegro v England - Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro - March 25, 2019 Montenegro fans and England's Danny Rose during the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine - Copyright CARL RECINE(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 26/03/2019 - 15:03•Updated 20/04/2024 - 11:53

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MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings into racist fan behaviour Montenegro's Euro 2020 qualifier against England on Monday, European football's governing body said in a statement.

England’s 5-1 rout of Montenegro in Podgorica was soured by racist abuse directed at some of their players and has led to calls for stadium bans.