Feyenoord slapped with heavy fine for Barcelona fan disorder after despicable racist gesture

Feyenoord have been handed major punishments by UEFA following multiple incidents of fan disorder during the Champions League clash with Barcelona.

The club have been handed four separate fines for the incidents of fan disorder, including despicable racist gestures, while a restriction on ticket sales for one European away match is also hanging over Feyenoord.

Feyenoord punished for major fan disorder incidents

Shortly after the humiliating 5-1 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou on September 9, disturbing footage emerged of two Feyenoord supporters in the away end making monkey gestures towards a black Barcelona supporter.

UEFA subsequently fined Feyenoord €25,000 for the racist behaviour, while the governing body has also ruled that the club can sell 25% fewer tickets for one European away fixture, meaning Feyenoord's share of tickets would drop to 3.75% for that match.

The punishment has initially been suspended and comes with a two-year probation period, which started from the moment UEFA issued the punishment.

Feyenoord have been able to identify one of the two supporters involved in the incident, with the club set to report the individual for a nationwide stadium ban and recover a part of the fine issued by UEFA from the fan.

The Eredivisie side have also been fined €26,375 after supporters threw objects during the game with Barcelona, while a further €10,000 fine has been issued due to transmitting a message that, according to UEFA, does not belong at a sporting event and/or brings the governing body into disrepute.

Finally, Feyenoord's fourth fine of €13,000 was received due to damage caused in the Barcelona away end by the Rotterdam club's supporters, with Feyenoord required to contact Barcelona within 30 days to settle any damage caused.

As a result, Feyenoord's total fine amounts to €74,375 due to the major incidents of fan disorder during the crushing 5-1 defeat, with the potential of further punishments if the club are involved in any more incidents in the upcoming matches.

FGG Says: No place in football

There is absolutely no place in football for the racist gestures seen by the two Feyenoord supporters aimed at the Barcelona fan during the UEFA Champions League fixture earlier this month.

While the club being fined and punished for the actions of their supporters is deserved, further action must be taken against the individuals involved to help prevent a disgraceful incident such as this from occurring again.