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"This is unforgivable." Swedish club's head coach condemns hooligans who caused damage in Tallinn
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"This is unforgivable." Swedish club's head coach condemns hooligans who caused damage in Tallinn

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • IFK Göteborg faces a significant fine of tens of thousands of euros due to hooliganism at the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn.
  • The club's head coach, Joachim Björklund, condemned the fans' behavior as unforgivable.
  • UEFA has fined the Swedish club €15,000 for damages caused by supporters and an additional €10,000 for displaying an inappropriate message.

Swedish club IFK Göteborg is facing a substantial financial penalty, amounting to tens of thousands of euros, following destructive behavior by its supporters at the Lilleküla Stadium in Tallinn. The club's head coach, Joachim Björklund, has strongly condemned the fans' actions, labeling their conduct as "unforgivable."

The disciplinary committee of the Football Association of Europe (UEFA) has imposed a €15,000 fine on Göteborg specifically for the damages caused by their followers. In addition to this, the club must pay another €10,000 for transmitting an inappropriate message during the sporting event.

The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by football clubs in managing fan behavior and preventing hooliganism. Such actions not only tarnish the reputation of the clubs involved but also result in significant financial repercussions and potential further sanctions from governing bodies.

This is unforgivable.

— Joachim BjörklundThe IFK Göteborg head coach's reaction to the fans' behavior.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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