Simeone fined over goal celebration against Juventus

ZURICH (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been fined 20,000 euros (17,184.5 pounds) for a provocative goal celebration in their 2-0 Champions League win over Juventus.

Simeone fined over goal celebration against Juventus

(Reuters)

UEFA said in a statement that its disciplinary tribunal had sanctioned Simeone for "improper conduct" after he turned towards the crowd and put his hands on his trousers to celebrate their opening goal in the round of 16, first leg tie on Feb. 20.

Last season, the former Argentina captain missed the Europa League final when he was banned for four European matches after being sent off against Arsenal in the semi-finals for shouting at the referee and pushing the fourth official.

Juventus were fined 30,000 euros and their coach Massimiliano Allegri was given a warning over a late kickoff in the match at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium while Atletico were fined 38,000 euros over blocked stairways and the throwing of objects by their fans.

The second leg will be in Turin on March 12.

(Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Toby Davis)


Share

1 min read

Published

Source: Reuters



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world