the racist behaviour of some supporters during this season's UEFA club
competitions qualifiers last month.
The UEFA's displinary panel said on Tuesday that it had ordered the
partial closure of the stadia of Georgian club Chikhura Sachkhere,
Hungary's Debrecen, Romanian side Steaua Bucharest, and Slovenians
Maribor.
"The fight against racism is a high priority for UEFA," said a
statement on UEFA's website.
"The European governing body has a zero-tolerance policy towards
racism and discrimination on the pitch and in the stands."
Steaua's sanction takes effect on Wednesday and two sections of the
National Arena will be closed against the Kazakhstan champions,
Aktobe, in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie.
Debrecen are expected to shut sector B of their ground after fans
showed an "illicit banner" during a match against Northern Ireland's
Cliftonville.
A section of Maribor's stadium will also be closed after racist
behaviour when Zrinjski of Bosnia-Herzegovina visited.
In a fourth case from the Europa League, the displinary panel ordered
Chikhura Sachkhere to close the section of its stadium used by
"ultras" on Thursday when Neftchi Baku of Azerbaijan visits. It
followed incidents during a goalless draw with Bursaspor of Turkey on
24 July.
The incidents involving Steaua, Debrecen and Maribor all occurred
during Champions League second qualifying round matches, while
Chikhura Sachkhere were in Europa League action.
All four will have to play their next home European matches with
sections of their stadiums closed.
From Channels Television
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