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Written by: Hou Cailin
2019-12-24 17:48
Last updated: 2019-12-24 17:48The Hong Kong football team played in the World Cup qualifiers last month, at home against Bahrain and Cambodia, during which fans booed to the national anthem before the game and shouted anti-revision slogans. As a result, the FIFA fined the Hong Kong FA an additional 30,000 Swiss francs, or about HK $ 238,000.
The Hong Kong Football Association has been fined for three times for fans booing the national anthem in the World Cup qualifiers. The director of the Football Association, Chen Zhikang, said that if he is fined again in the future, the amount of fines will continue to increase, and the worst can be punished behind closed doors.
During the Hong Kong team against Bahrain last month, a fan stretched out five fingers to signal five major demands. (Photo by Luo Junhao / Profile Picture)
FIFA: Improper information passed in violation of game order
The Hong Kong football team played at the Hong Kong Stadium last month on the 14th and 19th, respectively, at home against Bahrain and Cambodia. During this period, Hong Kong fans booed the national anthem, showing gestures asking for "five indispensable requirements", and even pointing at the middle finger.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee pointed out that Hong Kong fans booed the national anthem in the two games, violated the order and safety rules of the game, and passed improper information. They decided to fine the Hong Kong Football Association for 30,000 Swiss francs, which was equivalent to HK $ 238,000.
FA Directors: Seriously fined behind closed doors
During the Hong Kong team ’s home match against Iran at the World Cup Asian qualifiers on September 10, fans already booed the national anthem. The FIFA fined the Hong Kong FA in October 15,000 Swiss francs, or about 120,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Regarding being fined again by the FIFA, the director of the Football Association, Chen Zhikang, said he does not object to the fans ’demands, but hopes that those who care for the Hong Kong team can consider it for the Hong Kong team. Being fined behind closed doors, I believe no one wants to see this happen.
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