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Villa fans get suspended ban for discriminatory behaviour

Villa fans get suspended ban for discriminatory behaviour

Aston Villa last played in the Champions League in the 2024-25 season

Aston Villacould be banned from selling tickets for a European away game next season following an incident at the Europa League final.

Villa beat Freiburg3-0in Istanbul on 20 May with goals from Youri Tielemens, Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendia.

But the Villans were subsequently charged by Uefa over racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of their supporters during the game.

BBC Sport understands a banner was displayed which was of an offensive and derogatory nature.

On Wednesday, Uefa announced that Villa had been fined €10,000 (£8,600). their fans given a suspended ban from attending a game.

A Uefa statement said the "ban from selling tickets to its away supporters is suspended for a probationary period of two years. starting from the date of the present decision".

If there is a repeat of the behaviour Uefa can trigger the ban.

Villa earned a return to the Champions League next season by finishing fourth in the Premier League. though they also earned the right by lifting the Europa League trophy.

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Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cly79e29l3ro

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