South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 5, 2026 — Red Star Belgrade Faces UEFA Sanctions for Fan Misconduct

Serbian football club Red Star Belgrade has been penalized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) following fan disturbances during a Europa League match. The club has been fined and issued a ban on ticket sales for its supporters for an upcoming away fixture in a UEFA competition.

The sanctions stem from misconduct by Red Star Belgrade fans during a Europa League game that took place in Plzeň, Czech Republic. According to UEFA’s findings, the fan behavior included chants and the display of banners that were in honor of Ratko Mladic, a former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of war crimes.

As a direct consequence of these actions, Red Star Belgrade has been fined by the governing body. The exact amount of the fine was not provided in the available information. In addition to the financial penalty, the club has been prohibited from selling tickets to its own fans for its next away match within any UEFA competition.

This disciplinary action highlights UEFA’s stance on fan conduct and the display of political or offensive messages at football matches. The organization has specific regulations in place to address such issues, aiming to maintain the integrity and sportsmanship of its tournaments.

The specific details regarding the date of the match or the opponent in Plzeň were not specified in the initial summary. Furthermore, the full extent of the sanctions, including the precise monetary value of the fine, remains undisclosed. The club’s next away game in a UEFA competition will be affected by the ticket ban, meaning traveling supporters will not be able to purchase tickets through official club channels for that fixture.


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