UEFA has ordered Maccabi Tel-Aviv to play its Europa League home game in an empty stadium following fan-related incidents. The Israeli club was penalized after fans lit fireworks during a match last week, prompting UEFA to take disciplinary action (winnipegfreepress.com). The decision was announced in Nyon, Switzerland, as part of UEFA’s efforts to maintain safety and order during competitions. The club will now host its next Europa League match without spectators, a measure aimed at preventing further disruptions.
In a separate development, UEFA has also warned FIFA about potential legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed attempt to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors. The European soccer body emphasized that any evidence related to the plan should be preserved, highlighting ongoing tensions between UEFA and FIFA over financial matters (bleacherreport.com). This marks another step in the evolving relationship between the two governing bodies of international football.
