Crystal Palace Could Face UEFA Punishment over Incident In Conference League
Crystal Palace could face a punishment from UEFA following an incident during their Conference League clash
The Eagles won their first ever European game, defeating Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in southern Poland. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring after 31 minutes before Eddie Nketiah struck his second goal of the week to set Oliver Glasner's side firmly on their way.
Despite a late red card for Borna Sosa, it was an assured performance from the visitors who dominated throughout. It was a fitting reward for the 3,500 travelling supporters who had made the long journey from south London to see their side.
However, Crystal Palace could be punished over the actions of their fan. Videos circulating on social media show supporters adapting the 'Ten German Bombers' chant sung by England fans to reference Russian drones and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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In the viral clip, Palace fans sang: “There were nine Russian drones in the air and Jean-Philippe Mateta shot them down.”
That chant could land Palace in trouble with European football's governing body.
Under Article 16(2)(e) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, clubs are held responsible if their supporters display "words, objects or any other means to transmit a provocative message that is not fit for a sports event, particularly provocative messages that are of a political, ideological, religious or offensive nature."
The rule applies to banners, flags, chants, or any other display.
As a a result, UEFA could hand the English club a punishment ranging from fines, partial stadium closures, or even full stadium bans.
Galatasaray could face a similar punishment after fans displayed banners during Tuesday's Champions League victory over Liverpool.
One read: 'Humanity Lost Conscience in Gaza,' another said ''#LetGazaBabiesLive,' while another said 'Palestinian Genocide'. UEFA have shown that they will take action in the past.
In 2023, Celtic were fined €17,500 (£15,276) after their fans waved Palestinian flags during a Champions League encounter.
However, Paris Saint-Germain avoided punishment last season, when they unveiled a huge 'Free Palestine' tifo before a Champions League game. Although they may be punished off the pitch, Crystal Palace are flying on it.
They are currently the most in-form side in England, and have now set a club-record 19 game unbeaten run.
Having beaten the reigning champions Liverpool last weekend, they remain the only invincible side left in the Premier League this season.
Glasner's team return to action on Sunday with a trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton.
And if both Liverpool and Arsenal slip up on Saturday, Palace could even go top of the table at the weekend.
Topics: Crystal Palace, UEFA, Football, Premier League
James Taylor