TA: Crystal Palace fans showcase "UEFA Mafia" banner, club fined 10,000 euros

September 17 The Athletic reported that Crystal Palace fans were fined for protesting UEFA, but the fans' actions are not expected to be stopped.

Crystal Palace was fined 10,000 euros (£8,693) by UEFA for showing inappropriate banners against Fredericksta in the UEFA playoffs. The penalty is determined to damage UEFA's reputation and disseminate information that does not meet the attributes of sporting events in accordance with Articles 16(2)(e) and 11(2)(d) of the UEFA Constitution. The banner displayed by the Crystal Palace fans replaces the European map in the UEFA logo with the euro symbol and is marked with the words "UEFA MAFIA".

This banner has appeared in the first leg of the European Union United match against Liverpool, the first round of the Premier League draw with Chelsea 0-0 away, and the 1-0 home victory over Fredericksta.

This incident originated from Crystal Palace being relegated from the Europa League to the Europa League for violating the ownership rules of multiple clubs, and Nottingham Forest replaced its Europa League qualification.

Crystal Palace initially qualified for the UEFA Cup by winning the 2024-25 FA Cup, but UEFA ruled that Hawks owned 43% of the shares of Crystal Palace through Chairman John Tuctor, conflicting with its controlling position in Lyon Club.

Since Lyon ranked sixth in Ligue 1 last season, higher than Crystal Palace's 12th place in the Premier League, he finally received priority participation.

Eagle Football Group has since sold Crystal Palace shares to Woody Johnson.

The fine is unlikely to stop Crystal Palace fans, especially because the fine does not directly affect the fan group. They always insist on being treated unfairly by UEFA and use every opportunity to express their position.

Although it is impossible to determine whether the banner will appear again in future matches, it is very likely to be reproduced in the UEFA United match at Selhurst Park Stadium.

After UEFA's ruling, fans may face stricter item inspections when entering the court, but the anti-UEFA slogan that has been popular since the outbreak will surely continue to appear in their cheering repertoire.

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