Soccer

SFA fined for ‘throwing of objects’ by fans during Euro 2024 Switzerland draw

The UEFA sanction followed a fine of €5,625 (£4,763) for the same offence by supporters in the 5-1 defeat by Germany.

The Scottish FA has been fined after objects were thrown by fans at Euro 2024
The Scottish FA has been fined after objects were thrown by fans at Euro 2024 (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The Scottish FA has been fined €3,375 (£2,858) for the “throwing of objects” during Scotland’s 1-1 group stage draw with Switzerland at the 2024 European Championships.

The UEFA sanction followed a fine of €5,625 (£4,763) for the same offence by supporters in the 5-1 defeat by host country Germany in the first fixture in the tournament in Munich on June 14.

Switzerland were fined €24,250 (£20,535) for fans throwing objects during the game against Scotland on June 19.

Hungary were fined a total of €55,000 (£46,575) for the throwing of objects and “transmitting a message not fit for a sports event” during their 1-0 win over Scotland in the final Group A match on June 23.

Steve Clarke’s side exited the tournament with one point from nine, failing again to reach the knockout stages of a major finals.