EFA Fines FA and FAI Over Anthem Booing and Disruptions

UEFA has fined the FA and FAI after fans booed the national anthems during the match between England and the Republic of Ireland.

UEFA has fined both the Football Association (FA) and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) following incidents before the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League match against England in September. The fines resulted from fans booing national anthems at Aviva Stadium.

UEFA fined the FA £10,500 (12,500 euros) after England fans booed “Amhrán na bhFiann,” the Irish national anthem. The FAI received a fine of £8,400 (10,000 euros) for Irish supporters booing “God Save The King.” UEFA imposed a larger fine on the FA because the England fans’ behavior was considered a repeat offence.

UEFA also fined the FAI for other disturbances during the match. The FAI received a £7,800 (9,250 euros) fine for fans lighting flares and another £5,000 (6,000 euros) fine for a pitch invasion by a spectator. The FA also received a £4,150 (5,000 euros) fine after an England supporter entered the field of play.

Despite the off-field controversies, England won the match 2-0. Jack Grealish and Declan Rice scored the goals to secure the victory on September 7.