Archive · 21 Jul 2026
UEFA punishes CSKA Sofia for fan disorder and Nazi salutes
UEFA punished the Bulgarian soccer club CSKA Sofia for bad behavior by their fans during a game.
The fans made Nazi salutes, threw objects, and caused trouble, which delayed the game.
UEFA fined the club 50,000 euros and banned them from selling tickets for one away game.
They also fined a club official 5,000 euros for bad conduct and made CSKA pay for the damage caused.
Derry City, the home team, was also fined 20,000 euros for their fans' disorderly conduct.
CSKA Sofia won the game 2-1 but will face Qarabag in Azerbaijan next.
Derry City will play Rijeka in Croatia and host the second leg next week.
UEFA fined CSKA Sofia 50,000 euros for fan disorder and Nazi salutes.
CSKA Sofia was banned from selling tickets for one away game.
A CSKA official was fined 5,000 euros for violating basic conduct rules.
Derry City was fined 20,000 euros for fan disorder and field invasion.
CSKA Sofia won 2-1 against Derry City in the Europa League game.
- Who
- CSKA Sofia and Derry City fans, UEFA
- What
- UEFA punished CSKA Sofia for fan disorder and Nazi salutes
- When
- The incidents occurred on Thursday, and UEFA's ruling was on Tuesday
- Where
- The game was in Derry City, and the next game is in Azerbaijan
- Why
- To address fan disorder, racist behavior, and stadium damage
CSKA Sofia's Fan Behavior
UEFA's Disciplinary Actions
Fan Conduct
CSKA Sofia's Fan Behavior
CSKA Sofia fans engaged in Nazi salutes, threw objects, and caused disturbances, including advancing towards security guards.
UEFA's Disciplinary Actions
UEFA imposed a 50,000 euro fine and a ban on ticket sales for one away game due to the fan's actions.
Stadium Damage
CSKA Sofia's Fan Behavior
CSKA Sofia fans caused damage to the stadium and violated basic rules of decent conduct.
UEFA's Disciplinary Actions
UEFA fined a CSKA official 5,000 euros and required CSKA to pay for the damage caused by their fans.
Derry City's Response
CSKA Sofia's Fan Behavior
Derry City fans were involved in disorder and an effective invasion of the field of play.
UEFA's Disciplinary Actions
UEFA fined Derry City 20,000 euros for the disorderly conduct of their fans.
- Club
- CSKA Sofia
- Fine Amount
- 50,000 euros
- Ban on Ticket Sales
- One away game
- Probation Period
- Two years
- Official Fine
- 5,000 euros
- Derry City Fine
- 20,000 euros
- Game Outcome
- CSKA Sofia won 2-1 against Derry City
- Next Opponent
- Qarabag in Azerbaijan