UEFA fines Arsenal, Bayern; suspends Tottenham s Alli for 3 games

Nyon March 24 (IANS) The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided on Friday to fine Arsenal and Bayern Munich as well as suspend Tottenham Hotspur s Delle Alli for three matches.

UEFA stated that a fine of 5 000 euros (about $5 400) has been imposed on Arsenal for the field invasion by their fans in the second leg of the Champions League s last 16 played in London on March 7 against Bayern Munich.

The German club was also fined 3 000 euros ($3240) because its fans threw objects onto the field during the same match which ended 5-1 triumph for Bayern.

In addition the control ethics and discipline committee of UEFA also sanctioned Tottenham s midfielder Alli with a three-game suspension after he was sent off with a red card in the second leg of Europa League s last 32 on February 23 against Belgian side Gent.

The 21-year-old collided roughly with Gent player Brecht Dejaegere 40 minutes into the match which ended with a 2-2 draw and the elimination of Tottenham from the Europa League.

--IANS
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