UEFA punishes Partizan Belgrade for anti-Semitic banner aimed at Tottenham in Europa League
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}UEFA has ordered Serbian club Partizan to close a section of its stadium at a Europa League match after "racist behavior" by fans at a previous match.
Partizan fans displayed an anti-Semitic banner that mimicked the logo of British TV sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" during a 0-0 draw against Tottenham in Belgrade on Sept. 18.
Tottenham traditionally draws fans from the Jewish communities in London.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}UEFA says its disciplinary panel also sanctioned Partizan for fans invading the pitch, setting off fireworks and using a laser pointer.
Partizan must close a section of its stadium when Besiktas visits on Oct. 23, imposing its typical punishment for a first offense.
UEFA also fined Partizan 40,000 euros ($50,250).
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Partizan issued a statement last month to "fully condemn perpetrators of this mindless act."