UEFA has imposed sanctions on Roma following incidents that occurred during their Champions League away match against Manchester United on November 3, which ended with a 3-2 victory for the home side. The European federation's Appeals Body has decided to punish the Roman club for the behavior of some Giallorossi supporters present at Old Trafford . The violations alleged concern disorder in the stands and the use of pyrotechnics, two infractions covered by the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.
Specifically, Roma received a €20.000 fine for disorderly conduct by fans, in violation of Article 16(2)(h) of the regulations. This was added to a further €3.750 fine for setting off smoke bombs and pyrotechnics, a conduct punishable by Article 16(2)(c). The total fines therefore amount to €23.750, an amount that the Giallorossi club will have to pay to UEFA. The consequences of the measure, however, are not limited to financial matters.
Rome, tickets for next European away match halved: measure suspended
UEFA has also ordered a 50% reduction in the ticket quota for Roma fans for the next European away match. This measure would reduce the total capacity of the host stadium from 5% to 2,5%, significantly limiting the number of Roma fans allowed to follow the team away from the Stadio Olimpico . However, the restriction will not take effect immediately, as the disciplinary body has decided to grant the club a conditional suspension of the sanction.
The measure will be suspended for a probationary period of two years , starting from the date of the ruling, as provided for by Article 26(3) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations. The restriction on ticket sales can only become effective if further infringements of the same nature occur during the two-year period.
