Russophobic chants were reportedly heard at the futsal match where Ukraine fans were warned by the arena announcer UEFA has o
‘Russophobic’ chants were reportedly heard at the futsal match, where Ukraine fans were warned by the arena announcer UEFA has ordered its Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to investigate the Euro futsal semifinal between Russia and Ukraine in Amsterdam on Friday, when Ukraine supporters were warned that the match would be halted if they continued making « political and unsportsmanlike chants ». Ukraine fans at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, where Russia won a pulsating clash 3-2, were heard singing derogatory chants about Russian president Vladimir Putin and reciting Russophobic songs during the game, according to sports.ru. Any action could center on part of UEFA’s disciplinary regulations stipulating that all associations are liable for certain types of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour from their supporters. Even if they can prove they are not negligent, associations can face ‘disciplinary measures and directives’ over fans using gestures, words or objects to ‘transmit a provocative message that is not fit for a sports event’.
