UEFA charges 3 nations amid fan trouble
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UEFA said it is taking disciplinary action against Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after further crowd trouble at three Euro 2016 games on Saturday.
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has charged the Hungarian federation on three counts relating to the behavior of its fans — setting off fireworks, throwing objects and crowd disturbances.
A witness saw scuffles as police entered the stands of the Stade Velodrome in Marseille prior to Hungary’s 1-1 draw with Iceland, and reports said an Iceland player was struck by an object thrown from the crowd as they celebrated Gylfi Sigurdsson’s penalty opener.
Six fans cheering for Hungary were arrested after they were seen crossing fences inside the stadium and using flares.
Disciplinary proceedings have also been opened against the Belgian FA after fans set off fireworks and threw objects during their 3-0 victory over Ireland in Bordeaux.
Portugal has been charged after at least one fan came onto the pitch following its scoreless draw with Austria, in which captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
The hearing for the Hungarian FA will be held on June 21, while dates have yet to be set for the other two nations.
UEFA is likely to impose a fine, which could be more severe as it is the second case involving Hungary at Euro 2016. An earlier charge followed Hungary fans setting off fireworks in Bordeaux at a 2-0 win over Austria.
The Portuguese soccer federation can expect to pay a financial penalty for the fan’s determination to track down Ronaldo on Saturday and take a selfie with the striker.
The man ran across half the field from behind one goal at Parc des Princes and caught up with Ronaldo near the halfway line. Ronaldo gestured to a security official to stay back until the fan got the picture before being led away.
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