Liverpool handed fine by Uefa for crowd trouble in Europa League final

LIVERPOOL have been slapped with a £13,400 fine by Uefa.

By Rhys Turrell        

The punishment relates to the Reds’ Europa League final clash with Sevilla in May.
Police intervention was required to stop scuffles between both sets of fans, who shared one end of the stadium with a small steward presence at the ground.

Sevilla were also given a fine after their supporters were accused of throwing objects.
UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has punished the club for the behaviour of fans at Basle’s St Jakob-Park Stadium in the 3-1 defeat to the Spanish side.
A statement on Uefa’s website outlined the charges and penalties for both clubs.

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HOTSPOT: Liverpool and Sevilla has been fined for trouble at St Jakob-Park

It read:
Match: UEFA Europa League 2015/16, final between Liverpool FC – Sevilla FC (1-3) played on 18 May in Switzerland.
Charges against Liverpool FC:
- Crowd disturbances - Art. 16 (2) DR
- Setting off of fireworks - Art. 16 (2) DR
Charges against Sevilla FC:
- Crowd disturbances - Art. 16 (2) DR
- Throwing of objects - Art. 16 (2) DR
Decision – Liverpool FC:
• To fine Liverpool FC €16,000 (£13,400) for the illicit banner and the setting of fireworks.
Decision – Sevilla FC:
• To fine Sevilla FC €17,000. (£14,200)