FIFA Fines Serbia: Warns of Point Penalties
October 8, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
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There’s more trouble brewing for Serbian Soccer. The FIFA has decided ti fine the Serbian National Soccer Association 25,000 Swiss Francs over the latest incident at a Serbian/France World Cup Qualifying match. Rowdy fans decided to throw fire crackers and lighters onto the soccer pitch at French players. FIFA has said that if the unsportsmanlike behavior doesn’t end Serbia will soon have to pay in more than just money, they will soon be fined in precious points that could cost them a chance to play in the 2010 World Cup.
The decision has not been taken lightly, but something had to …read more
Bosnian Soccer Fight Leaves 1 Dead
October 5, 2009 by Jyle Dupuis
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The small quiet town of Siroki Brijeg, Bosnia/Herzegovina was the scene of a horrific act of violence yesterday Sunday afternoon October 4th, 2009 when a trainload of soccer fans from Sarajevo arrived to watch the match.
The game played between the two teams was friendly, but what was going on in the streets was anything but. As soon as the train doors opened, Sarajevo fans flooded the streets smashing windows and causing a ruckus. When police were dispatched to suppress the mob violence erupted killing one and injuring 22 people including 12 cops. Police cars were also set ablaze.
The violence …read more
