Croatia fined $31,000 for fans' behavior at Euros
The Miami Herald Friday 15th June, 2012
WARSAW, Poland -- UEFA has fined the Croatia soccer association $31,500 for its fans' behavior at a European Championship match against Ireland.UEFA says the sanction was imposed for "the setting off and throwing of fireworks and missiles, and a pitch invasion by a supporter."A Croatia fan was tackled by stewards after trying to reach coach Slaven Bilic following the 3-1 win Sunday in Poznan, Poland. After Croatia led 2-1, Ireland's kickoff i...
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