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UEFA charge FC Copenhagen for setting off fireworks

Updated on: 20 October,2016 07:55 AM IST  | 
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UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against FC Copenhagen after the Danish club's fans set off fireworks during their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Leicester

UEFA charge FC Copenhagen for setting off fireworks

FC Copenhagen fans light flares in the King Power Stadium during the Champions League match against Leicester City in Leicester on Tuesday. Pic/AFP

FC Copenhagen fans light flares in the King Power Stadium during the Champions League match against Leicester City in Leicester on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
FC Copenhagen fans light flares in the King Power Stadium during the Champions League match against Leicester City in Leicester on Tuesday. Pic/AFP


Leicester: UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against FC Copenhagen after the Danish club's fans set off fireworks during their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Leicester.


European football's governing body has been cracking down on the use of fireworks, flares and smoke bombs by supporters.


A statement posted on UEFA's official website said FC Copenhagen had been charged for "the setting off of fireworks — article 16 (2) of the UEFA disciplinary regulations" on Tuesday night.

UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body will hear the case on November 17.

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