UEFA imposes heavy fine on Feyenoord after racism at Camp Nou

UEFA has heavily punished Feyenoord after the away match against FC Barcelona in the Champions League on 9 September at the Camp Nou. The Rotterdam club received a total fine of €74,375 due to racist and other offences by its supporters. The decision follows a 5‑1 loss to Barça.

Fines and amounts

The European governing body set a fine of €25,000 for racist and discriminatory behaviour by the Feyenoord supporters. An additional €26,375 was imposed for throwing objects onto the pitch, while €10,000 was demanded for offensive chants. Damage to the renovated Camp Nou cost the club another €13,000, bringing the total to €74,375.

UEFA announced the sanctions through its official channels and emphasized that the four incidents clearly breach the Champions League code of conduct. The fines are irrevocable and must be paid by the club.

Conditional sanction and previous incidents

In addition to the monetary fines, Feyenoord received a conditional penalty: a 25 percent reduction in the number of supporters allowed to attend an away match. This measure will take effect at the next European away game for the Rotterdam side.

Feyenoord fined nearly €75,000 after clash in Barcelona

This is the second controversy surrounding Feyenoord after an away match this season. Earlier, the club’s supporters caused unrest at SC Cambuur, where fireworks were thrown onto the pitch and several Frisian spectators were injured.

Online footage shows Feyenoord fans making monkey gestures after the match and throwing cups onto the pitch. On social media, audio clips circulate in which supporters make monkey noises towards dark Barcelona players.

Feyenoord announced shortly after the Cambuur incident that it will not refund tickets if UEFA sanctions render them invalid. The club now has to bear the financial and sporting consequences of the fines.