Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has ordered Atletico Madrid to close a section of its stadium as punishment for fans displaying a far-right banner at the Europa League final.
European football's governing body says Atletico must shut off at least 3,000 seats at its first home game in the Champions League next season.
The Spanish team's Metropolitano Stadium will also host the Champions League final next June.
UEFA's disciplinary panel found Atletico guilty of a charge of "racist behavior" at its 3-0 win against Marseille last month in Lyon, France.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
