Tottenham Hotspur have been punished by UEFA following disturbing scenes at a recent European fixture.
The north London club has now been hit with sanctions after the actions of a small group of so-called supporters.
Tottenham ban three supporters amid UEFA sanctions
UEFA has fined Spurs approximately £26,000, and handed the club a suspended ban on selling away tickets after three fans made Nazi salutes towards Eintracht Frankfurt supporters.
The incident took place during their 2-0 Champions League victory at Deutsche Bank Park on 28 January.
UEFA confirmed that the suspended away-ticket ban will remain in place for a one-year probationary period and was issued for “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour” by supporters.
The club were also fined an additional £1,966 for objects being thrown during the match, via the BBC.
Tottenham have responded strongly, branding the conduct of those involved as “utterly abhorrent”.
The club have also confirmed that all three individuals responsible have been identified and handed indefinite bans under their sanctions and banning policy.
In a statement, Spurs reiterated their firm stance against all forms of discrimination, stressing that the behaviour of a minority does not reflect the values of the club or the vast majority of its fanbase.
FGG says: No place in football for incidents like this
While it involves only a handful of idiots, incidents of this nature cast a dark shadow over the game.
There is simply no place in football, or society, for racist or discriminatory behaviour, and strong action from both clubs and governing bodies is essential to protect the sport’s integrity.
Both Spurs and UEFA have followed the right course of action here.