FIFA fines MFA Lm3,600

FIFA has fined three national football associations for crowd disturbances during this month's World Cup qualifiers. FIFA said its disciplinary committee had fined the Swiss FA 50,000 Swiss francs (Lm13,800) after five supporters invaded the pitch...

FIFA has fined three national football associations for crowd disturbances during this month's World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA said its disciplinary committee had fined the Swiss FA 50,000 Swiss francs (Lm13,800) after five supporters invaded the pitch during a match against Israel in Basle on September 3.

The Croatian Football Federation and the Malta Football Association were also hit with fines of Lm15,200 and Lm3,600 respectively after disorder by Croatian fans in the 1-1 draw in Ta' Qali on September 7.

Croatian fans ripped out seats and hurled them towards home fans and police after the draw which dented their chances of reaching next year's finals.

The Maltese authorities were found guilty of failing to take appropriate security precautions for the match.

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