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Atletico Madrid charged by Uefa for displaying 'racist' banner during Europa League final

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Spanish club after last night’s game in Lyon.

Europa League - Atletico Madrid Wins 3rd Title Atletico Madrid fans last night. Liewig Christian / ABACA Liewig Christian / ABACA / ABACA

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL’S GOVERNING body Uefa have opened disciplinary proceedings against Atletico Madrid over an allegedly “racist” banner shown by their fans at last night’s Europa League final against Marseille.

The French side were also charged after some of their fans set off smoke bombs that delayed the start of the match, won 3-0 by Atletico.

The Spaniards were charged over “racist behaviour” after some fans held up a banner that allegedly appeared to show a Nazi war ensign, as well as the setting off of fireworks.

Marseille are in the dock for “crowd disturbances, acts of damages, setting off fireworks and throwing objects and late kick-off” to the game in Lyon.

The cases will be dealt with by UEFA’s control, ethics and disciplinary body on 31 May.

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    Jul 6th 2014, 5:49 PM

    Dublin were very wasteful with possession today and 1st half sweeper tactics were all wrong. As usual Kilkenny were very physical and took their points. Bit disappointed with Dublin really, thought they would bring a lot more composure to the table today. Kilkenny are back at the top table of hurling that’s for sure, but there is reason to believe they’re not entirely imperious as they once were. Not a classic by any means, but fair play to the Cats they got the job done.

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    Jul 6th 2014, 6:06 PM

    I’ve commented on the wrong match here haha! I hope some of the same analysis applies. Sunday brain freeze – shocking scenes lads.

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    Jul 6th 2014, 6:18 PM

    You’re havin a mare kev

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    Jul 6th 2014, 6:19 PM

    Some poor dogs just need putting down and today, I’m one of those dogs.

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    Jul 6th 2014, 8:14 PM

    Ah we cuddn put you down with that sense of humour

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