The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) is once again facing repercussions due to the misconduct of its national team fans. Following the recent match against Sweden in Bucharest, FRF has already incurred a €4,000 fine for the use of pyrotechnics and abusive language directed at opposing players.
According to sources within FRF, the organization has been monitored closely by UEFA due to its history of such incidents. The fine is linked to the team’s performance during their most recent Nations League game, where they lost 0-1 to Sweden.
FRF Faces a €4,000 Fine
The €4,000 sanction stems from the inappropriate behavior exhibited by Romanian supporters, including the ignition of flares and the use of offensive language. “We are repeat offenders, which is why both our officials and UEFA representatives are keeping a sharp eye on us,” a source revealed.
The situation escalated at the earlier match in Solna, where Romanian fans were accused of vandalizing their designated section, leading the Swedish hosts to file complaints with UEFA’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee. UEFA has opened a case against Romania, which is currently under deliberation. A decision regarding additional penalties is expected by the end of October.
Despite their track record, Romanian federals anticipate another significant fine, potentially between €50,000 and €60,000, due to the severity of the incidents. This is especially concerning as Romania had just served a one-match stadium closure penalty for previous infractions during the 2022 Nations League.
As the new competition cycle resets sanctions, FRF is bracing for possible further penalties, including a partial or complete stadium closure for future matches, dependent on fan behavior during the return fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.
Next month, Romania, currently at the bottom of Group 4 in Division B with no points, is scheduled to play against Poland at home on November 14 and face Bosnia and Herzegovina away on November 17.
