UEFA ban West Ham fans from game with fine slapped down – Sky Sports
UEFA has slapped down West Ham with a supporter ban and a double fine over the incidents in the Europa Conference League final triumph against Fiorentina in Prague, as reported by Sky Sports News on Twitter.
The Hammers have been issued with an away fan ban for their next two games, with the second suspended, as well as a fine for different reasons in excess of £50,000.
Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was struck on the head by an object, which spilled blood, during the first half of the showpiece game earlier this month.
The ban is an obvious setback for the club following the glory night in the Czech capital which means they will participate in the Europa League next season.
“UEFA fine West Ham and ban away fans for their next two European matches – with the second suspended – for throwing of objects at the Europa Conference League final.”
West Ham fans will be banned from their next away European match after Fiorentina skipper Cristiano Biraghi was hit with an object during the Europa Conference League final.
It’s understood that the Hammers have been fined £43,000 for fans throwing objects and a further £6,800 for invading the pitch.
No surprise
The Biraghi incident was an ugly moment that let the club down, but in no way does it overshadow the achievement of winning the Europa Conference League or the sense of joy for the overwhelming majority inside the Eden Stadium that night.
The club, as expected, issued a statement condemning the stupidity of those who chucked the objects onto the pitch.
It is no surprise that UEFA has dished out such a punishment but hopefully, the fans won’t be deprived of a top away day when the draw comes around. That remains to be seen.
The fans need to ensure that there are no repeats so that the suspended part of the sanction stays that way. The fine will be paid and then everyone needs to move on.
West Ham, the supporters and the club, should expect better than this incident but it won’t stop the feel-good factor all through the summer following the priceless success in Prague.