Uefa charge Bulgaria with racist behaviour, throwing objects and disrupting national anthem
BULGARIA have been charged by Uefa with racist behaviour, throwing objects and disrupting the national anthem.
England’s players were subjected to vile racist abuse during last night’s Euro 2020 in Sofia and now European football’s governing body have taken action.
The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body but the date of the meeting is yet to be confirmed.
England have also been charged with two offences.
The Three Lions face charges of disrupting the national anthem and insufficient number of travelling stewards.
Bulgaria are believed to be looking at a potential two-match ground closure and a fine in the region of £70,000.
While England are likely to be given a warning or a small fine over their charges.
Earlier today, Bulgarian Football Association boss Borislav Mikhailov dramatically resigned after his country’s night of racist shame.
Just hours after Mikhailov’s resignation, police raided the Bulgarian FA’s headquarters.
Charges against Bulgarian Football Union
– Racist behaviour (chants, Nazi salutes) – Art. 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR)
– Throwing of objects – Art. 16 (2) (b) DR
– Disruption of national anthem – Art. 16 (2) (g) DR
– Replays on giant screen – Art. 42 of the UEFA Safety and Security Regulations
Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borisov demanded Mikhailov step down this morning after fans racially abused Three Lions stars last night – and Raheem Sterling backed the calls.
The PM got his wish when Mikhailov quit – after a section of home fans performed sick monkey chants and Nazi salutes.
An official statement on the Bulgaria FA website read: “After many years spent in the post and with his many contacts at a high international level, Mr Mikhailov expresses his firm readiness to continue to help the development of Bulgarian football in every way possible.”
Earlier in the day, Bulgaria’s Minister for Sport, Krasen Kralev, revealed the Bulgarian PM had vowed to cut all ties with national football bosses unless Mikhailov quit.
Charges against the English FA
– Disruption of national anthem – Art. 16 (2) DR
– Insufficient number of travelling stewards – Art. 24 (2) of the UEFA Safety and Security Regulations
WHAT HAPPENED IN SOFIA?
- Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings were targeted with sick racist abuse
- Sterling hits back at racists with brilliant Ainsley Harriott GIF tweet
- Marcus Rashford praises captain Ivelin Popov after he begs fans to stop
- Bulgaria boss sensationally claims he didn’t hear racist abuse
- Mings reveals he first heard racial abuse during warm-up
- Bulgarian media tell Gareth Southgate to ‘f*** off’
- England fans sing ‘Who put the ball in the racists’ net?’
- England go on to win crucial Euros qualification tie 6-0
- Bulgaria PM tells FA chief to quit over race attack.. and gets backed by Sterling
- Bulgaria player tells England racist abuse they suffered was ‘pre-planned’
- Goalkeeper Iliev praises home fans and says England stars overreacted
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