CRVENA ZVEZDA PUNISHED DESPITE SAINT SIMEON: Here's what's behind the UEFA sanction that shocked the Serbian public
Following the action in Suvo Grlo, the Church warns that the small communities are being brought to the brink of endurance and appeals to prevent the deepening of fear among families who have decided to stay in their homes.
TL;DR
- Conflicting reports circulate about the reasons behind FK Crvena zvezda's UEFA sanctions.
- One claim suggests the penalty was for displaying a religious symbol (Saint Simeon), linked to the club's patron saint day.
- Other reports, citing UEFA, state the sanctions were for issues like blocking passageways, using pyrotechnics, throwing objects, and messages deemed to damage football's reputation.
- The match against Lille took place on February 26, 2026, in the Europa League playoffs.
- The incident has raised questions about UEFA's consistent application of rules and perceived bias against Serbian clubs, particularly concerning messages related to Kosovo and Metohija.