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Rostov face UEFA investigation
- Updated: September 29, 2016
Russian club FC Rostov are likely to face a UEFA disciplinary case for fan racism after a banana was thrown onto the field during their Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven.
The FARE Network, which monitors racist incidents for UEFA, said the banana was thrown about eight minutes into Wednesday’s 2-2 draw and remained on the field for at least 15 minutes.
The game was already being played in a partially closed stadium after UEFA sanctioned Rostov for fan racism at a home game against Ajax in August.
“We have reviewed the media from the match and have seen that it took place in the eighth minute after Rostov scored and took place in the opposite end to the action,” said FARE director Piara Powar.
“A supplementary report to UEFA will follow from us this morning [Thursday].”
Vyacheslav Koloskov, the Russian Football Union’s honorary president, said the incident could tarnish Russia’s image as it prepares to …
