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1 To: Danish Football Association ( ) Date: 10 August 2018 To : UEFA ( discipline@uefa.ch ) Total Pages: 16 (incl. this page) Re: Decision DEN MOW Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA, FIFA-Strasse 20, P.O. Box, CH-8044 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: / Dear Sirs, Please find attached the decision passed in the aforementioned case by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on 24 June Yours faithfully, FIFA Alejandra Salmerón García Deputy Secretary to the Disciplinary Committee

2 Decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (composed of: Mr Anin Yeboah [GHA], chairman; Mr Alejandro Piera [PAR], deputy chairman; Mr Carlos Terán [VEN], member; Mr Kossi Guy Akpovy [TOG] member; Mr Charlie Cuzzeto [CAN], member; Mr Thomas Hollerer [AUS], member; Mr Jorge Ivan Palacio [COL] member). at the FIFA HQ in Moscow, Russia on 24 June 2018, to discuss the case of: Danish Football Association (Decision DEN MOW) regarding: Incidents during the match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia played between Denmark and Australia on 21 June 2018 (for possible violation of art. 67 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code as well as art. 4 par. 1 lit h), art. 4 par. 2 and art. 5 par. 4 lit. a) of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and articles 4.1.1, , and of the Stadium Code of Conduct for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia ) 2

3 I. Having noted that: 1. Following the match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, played between the representative teams of Denmark and Australia on 21 June 2018, the secretariat to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (hereinafter also referred to as the secretariat) received the officials match reports. In particular, the match commissioner reported the following incidents: Denmark GK s and GK came to the warming up 60 prior to kick off and refused the signal from the FIFA GC to leave the pitch and follow the official Countdown. As was discovered in the social media Denmark spectators threw beer glasses for the Australian spectators area, who was sitting on the below stage. 2. In addition to the above, the match commissioner provided the following explanation: As per the official countdown the warming up starting from KO -50 until KO -20. The Denmark team GK s had a session -1hr to -20 as per information by the FIFA GC. When GC came with an instruction to leave the pitch and start the warming up as per Countdown, team refused to do so. The warming up for the Denmark was started on KO -60 and finished KO -20. In total it was 40 minutes. 3. Furthermore, the secretariat received the FARE Network report which mentioned that at 03:00 pm, approximately around kick-off time a banner in the colours of the Danish national flag stating Store patter (ENG: Big Tits ) was displayed in the section A 501, Row 1 (i.e. supporters of the Denmark team) adding that Store patter is a phrase which the Men s National Team chants after a match they have won in the locker room and that [t]he use of the phrase in the football context can be regarded as sexist and misogynist, objectifying women's bodies and reducing women to part of the body for a celebration. In addition, this report added that the banner was taken down for a short period of time but then reappeared at the same place and remained on display until the final whistle. 4. On 22 June 2018, disciplinary proceedings were opened against the Danish Football Association (hereinafter also refers to as DFA) as a result of the abovementioned incidents for potential violations of articles 67 par. 2 and 3 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (hereinafter also referred to as FDC), articles 4.1.1, , and of the Stadium Code of Conduct for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (hereinafter also referred to as the Stadium Code of Conduct), as well as articles 4 par. 1 lit h), 4 par. 2 and 5 par. 4 lit. a) of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia (hereinafter also referred to as the World Cup Regulations). Additionally, the DFA was provided with a copy of the match commissioner s report as well as FARE Network s report together with pictures and a link to a video showing said incidents. Finally, the DFA was invited to provide its 3

4 statement and all the evidence that it may consider relevant by 23 June 2018, at the latest, and was apprised that if no answer was provided the FIFA Disciplinary Committee would use the file in its position in accordance with art. 110 par. 4 of the FDC. 5. On 23 June 2018, the DFA sent a correspondence to the secretariat providing its position, which can be summarized 1 as follows: Regarding the pre-match warm up The goalkeeper, Mr Schmeichel, came to the warm up 60 minutes prior to the kick off and therefore 10 minutes before the allowed time in accordance with the Regulations of the World Cup; The DFA presents its apologies; The goalkeeper has played more than 500 matches as a professional and always started the warm up before the others players. This has never been in conflict with any regulations; The DFA has never received a warning in this regard from the match commissioner and does not see the reasons to prevent the players from following their normal routines; This is a practice followed also by goalkeepers of other national teams. Regarding the throwing of objects The DFA acknowledges that plastic cups of beer were thrown by the Danish supporters; None of the cups interrupted the game; The DFA apologizes for the incidents and the unacceptable behaviour of its fans; FIFA is the only one responsible for the sale of tickets and did not share with the DFA the information of who was purchasing the tickets and thus the DFA had no possibility to prevent risk supporters from attending the match. The DFA enclosed a document that was apparently a letter sent by the Danish Police; The DFA is finding solutions to avoid similar incidents in the future. Regarding the displaying of banners The size of the banner required the approval of the LOC; The DFA rejected the application for the specific banner as it considered it was in conflict with the relevant regulations; The DFA has done all the possible to prevent the banner and thus the LOC / FIFA are responsible for the banner entering into the stadium and for not being removed when it appeared the first time; In any case the DFA apologises for the incident. 1 The FIFA Disciplinary Committee confirms that it has taken into account all of the submissions, evidence and arguments presented by the DFA, even if they have not been specifically summarised or referred to in the present decision. 4

5 II. and considered General remarks on jurisdiction 1. According to art. 53 par. 2 of the FIFA Statutes, the Disciplinary Committee (hereinafter also referred to as the Committee) may pronounce the sanctions described in the Statutes and the FIFA Disciplinary Code (hereinafter also referred to as the FDC) on member associations, clubs, officials, players, intermediaries and licensed match agents. 2. Additionally, according to art. 2 of the FDC, the code applies to every match and competition organized by FIFA as well as to any breach of FIFA s regulations that does not fall under the jurisdiction of any other body. Likewise, art. 3 of the FDC establishes that associations are, among others, subject to this code. 3. Furthermore, art. 76 of the FDC further establishes that the Committee is authorized to sanction any breach of FIFA regulations which do not come under the jurisdiction of another body. 4. Pursuant to art. 12 par. 1 of the World Cup Regulations, disciplinary incidents are dealt with in compliance with the FIFA Disciplinary Code and all relevant circulars and directives, with which the participating member associations undertake to comply. 5. In this sense, art. 12 par. 5 of the World Cup Regulations mentions that any violation of these Regulations or any other FIFA regulations, circulars, guidelines, directives and/ or decisions that do not come under the jurisdiction of another body shall be dealt with by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the FIFA Disciplinary Code. 6. Before proceeding, the Committee wishes to also underline, for the sake of completeness, that disciplinary infringements are prosecuted ex officio and that any person might report conduct that he or it considers incompatible with the regulations of FIFA to the judicial bodies (art. 108 par. 1 and 2 of the FDC). 7. Moreover, the Committee notes that the DFA at no point had challenged the jurisdiction of the Committee or the applicability of the FDC. 8. In view of the abovementioned provisions, the Committee considers that it is competent to evaluate the present case and to pronounce the appropriate applicable sanctions. Proofs and facts 9. In its analysis of the case, the Committee considers all elements at its disposal, namely the match commissioner s report, the report and evidence from FARE Network as well as the video available in social media and the submission filed by the DFA. 5

6 10. In this context, according to art. 96 par. 1 of the FDC, any type of proof may be produced and art. 96 par. 3 of the FDC provides for a non-exhaustive list of admissible evidence. For the sake of good order, the Committee recalled that it has absolute discretion regarding proof and that its members decide on the basis of their personal conviction (cf. art. 97 par. 1 and 3 of the FDC). 11. Pursuant to art. 98 par. 1 of the FDC, the facts contained in the match officials reports are presumed to be accurate. In application of par. 2 of the same article, proof of the inaccuracy of the contents of these reports may be provided. 12. Regarding the report of the antidiscrimination observers of FIFA (hereinafter also referred to as the FARE Network report), the Committee notes that it is not considered as a match officials report and thus it is not presumed to be accurate. 13. Nevertheless, this report contains pictures of the reported incident and, in addition, its content has been corroborated by the DFA. 14. Moreover, the Committee also underlines that none of the abovementioned reports has been contested by the DFA, which just tries to explain the incidents contained in those documents. 15. In view of the above, the Committee deems that the reports filed by the match commissioner as well as by FARE Network are clear, complete, accurate and further corroborated by additional evidence (picture and videos). As a result, the Committee found no reason to deviate from what was reported therein and considered that the content of said reports constitute the factual background of the present case. Regarding the incidents 16. Having established the above, the Committee deems convenient to remind that amongst its objectives FIFA aims to improve the game of football constantly and ensure the enforcement of the regulations and provisions that have been draw up by it (art. 2 of the FIFA Statutes). 17. In this sense, the insertion of the anti-discrimination FIFA observers was one of the main recommendations of the working group created to fight discrimination in football. The measure was implemented by FIFA through the FARE Network in order to facilitate and complement the work of the referees, match commissioners and disciplinary bodies of FIFA. The main objective is to optimize the legal procedures obtaining the necessary evidence for possible sanctions. The introduction of this new system provides the tools that the disciplinary bodies need to effectively combat racism and discrimination in football. Undoubtedly, this fight is essential for FIFA, the Confederations and the member associations. 18. The monitoring system implemented through the antidiscrimination observers is a legitimate and concrete measure aimed at ensuring that football sends a clear message in favour of diversity and against all forms of racism and discrimination. 6

7 19. Additionally, art. 67 par. 2 of the FDC establishes that the visiting association or visiting club is liable for improper conduct among its own group of spectators, regardless of the question of culpable conduct or culpable oversight, and, depending on the situation, may be fined. Further sanctions may be imposed in the case of serious disturbances. Supporters occupying the away sector of a stadium are regarded as the visiting association s supporters, unless proven to the contrary. 20. Moreover, according to art. 67 par. 3 of the FDC, improper conduct includes violence towards persons or objects, letting off incendiary devices, throwing missiles, displaying insulting or political slogans in any form, or uttering insulting words or sounds, or invading the pitch. 21. In accordance with art. 4 par. 1 h) of the World Cup Regulations Each participating member association shall be responsible throughout the competition for: [ ] h) ensuring that every member of its delegation complies with the FIFA Statutes, the applicable FIFA regulations, directives, guidelines and circulars and decisions taken by FIFA bodies, in particular the Executive Committee, FIFA Organising Committee, Referees Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Ethics Committee and Appeal Committee. 22. Additionally, art. 4 par. 2 All Team Delegation Members shall comply with the Laws of the Game and the FIFA Statutes and all applicable FIFA regulations (including these Regulations), in particular the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations, the FIFA Anti-Doping Regulations, the FIFA Code of Ethics, the FIFA Media and Marketing Regulations and the FIFA Equipment Regulations as well as all circulars, directives and decisions of FIFA bodies unless these Regulations stipulate otherwise. All Team Delegation Members shall also comply with the Ticketing Allocation Agreement for participating member associations and the Organising Association and all further FIFA guidelines and circulars that have any significance regarding the FIFA World Cup. 23. Likewise, art. 5 par 4 lit a) of the World Cup Regulations establish that on entering the competition, the participating member associations and their Team Delegation Members automatically undertake to a) observe and comply with the FIFA Statutes, regulations, directives, circulars, guidelines and decisions as well as national and international law. 24. Subsequently, the Committee refers to art of the Stadium Code of Conduct according to which spectators are obliged at all times during their stay in the stadium to conduct themselves in a manner that does not offend, endanger the safety, or unnecessarily hinder or harass other spectators and/or accredited persons. 25. Furthermore, the Committee refers to arts and of the Stadium Code of Conduct as they establish that spectators are not permitted to bring into, posses, hold or use in the stadium materials of an extremist, offensive, or discriminatory nature containing Nazi symbols or attributes, or attributes similar to Nazi symbols, and/or extremist organisation attributes or aimed at discrimination of any kind against a country, person or group based on race, colour of skin, ethnic, national or social 7

8 background and wealth, birth or any other status, gender, disability, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, sexual orientation or on any other grounds, including but not limited to banners, flags, symbols and paraphernalia, flyers and apparel as well as advertising materials of any kind, printed products with religious, political or offensive content, or information that contravenes public order and/or morals (including banners, streamers, posters, signs or their equivalents), excluding religious books for personal use as well as banners no larger than 2 x 1.5m whose content should be aimed at supporting the football players and should not contain any offensive, obscene or provocative text, words, symbols or images, including those aimed at discrimination of any kind against a country, person or group based on race, colour of skin, ethnic, national or social background, birth, wealth and any other status, gender, disability, language, religion, political persuasions, sexual orientation or on any other grounds. 26. Furthermore, art of the Stadium Code of Conduct establishes that spectators are prohibited from throwing items into the stands, onto the pitch or into the space around it, in the direction of other Spectators, participants of the Events, security personnel and/or any other persons present at the stadium and any adjacent territory. 27. Once having recalled the applicable legal basis, the Committee proceeds to the analysis of the different incidents. A) Incidents reported by the Match Commissioner Pre-match warm up 28. The Committee notices the incident reported by the match commissioner, namely the fact that the Danish Goalkeeper started to warm up 10 minutes before the scheduled time that was established in the official countdown. This was done despite the indications of the FIFA general coordinator. Therefore, the Danish goalkeeper warmed up for 10 more minutes than what had been officially foreseen. 29. The Committee observes the position provided by the DFA in connection with this incident and refers to point I. 5 above. 30. In this sense, the Committee notes that the DFA at no moment denies this incident and does not provide any element proving the contrary. Thus the Committee has no doubt that the observation of the match commissioner was accurate. 31. Once having established the above, the Committee needs to assess whether the conduct of the goalkeeper is contrary to the FIFA Regulations and, if so, if the DFA may be held responsible for such behaviour. In this regard, the Committee refers to articles 4 par. 1 lit h), 4 par. 2 and 5 par. 4 lit. a) of the World Cup Regulations. 32. In view of the above, the Committee notes that by entering into the final competition of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia TM team members undertake to comply amongst others with the guidelines provided by FIFA, being one of them the team countdown report of each particular match. This document is provided to the teams in order to 8

9 be informed of the timetable that has to be followed, in particular the arrival to the venue, the start and end up of the warm up and the moment when the match shall commence. 33. The Committee would like to point out that having a proper organization and coordination of matches is of utmost importance, namely during the most important football competition as is the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Time limits are set up in order to ensure the smooth development of the game while taking into consideration all the parties involved in a match of this category. 34. In this sense, the Committee considers that players need to be aware of the fact that not complying with the indications given by FIFA regarding in particular he countdown, can impact negatively on the organization of the match or on the equal preparation of all players. In this particular case, starting the warm up 10 minutes before the expected time, creating an undue advantage to the Danish goalkeeper that the Australian goalkeeper did not have. 35. Indeed, the Committee is of the opinion that every team and player can have their own routine, but this one needs to be adapted to the schedule of the competition that they are entering into and not the other way around. Thus, the fact that a team or a specific player follows its own routine in detriment of the established times does not mean that it is allowed by the regulations. 36. Therefore, since the participating member associations, as the DFA, are responsible throughout the competition for the conduct of their team delegation members, the Committee deems that the DFA is liable for the improper conduct of its goalkeeper and accompanying technical staff in connection with the pre-match warm-up and is therefore in violation of articles 4 par. 1 lit h) and 5 par. 4 lit. a) of the Regulations of the World Cup. Throwing of objects 37. The Committee notices that the Match Commissioner had specified that As was discovered in the social media Denmark spectators threw beer glasses for the Australian spectators area, who was sitting on the below stage. 38. The Committee observes the position provided by the DFA in connection with this incident and refers to point I. 5 above. 39. In this sense, the Committee recalls that the facts have not been disputed. Indeed, the DFA itself qualifies such incident as unacceptable. 40. In addition to the above, the Committee observes the video in its possession and confirms that at least ten glasses were thrown by the Danish spectators. 41. Once having establish the above, the Committee needs to assess whether throwing beer glasses to the pitch is contrary to the FIFA Regulations and refers to art. 67 par. 2 and 3 of the FDC (cf. II ut supra). 9

10 42. In this sense, the Committee notes that the responsibility established in art. 67 par. 2 of the FDC is not identical to the criminal law model. On the contrary, according to this provision, the visiting association is responsible for the improper conduct provoked by its own group of supporters irrespective of its own fault. The principle provided for in this article is the one of strict liability, according to which an association is held responsible once such acts have been established. It is on the basis of this principle that FIFA is able to deal with cases of improper conduct of spectators and impose indirect sanctions over them through the association concerned (cf. CAS/2009/A/1944 Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina/FIFA, par. 78; CAS 2014/A/3578 Koninklijke Nerderladse Voetbalbond (KNVB), par. 39 ss.). The intention of this provision is not to punish the association as such but to ensure that the association assumes responsibility for offences committed by its own supporters. As such, this provision has a preventive and deterrent nature. The punitive element of the sanction is therefore of secondary importance behind the preventive and deterrent role that sanctions should fulfil in the interests of internal order (CAS/2002/A/423 PSV Eindhoven/UEFA, ; CAS 2014/A/3578 Koninklijke Nerderladse Voetbalbond (KNVB), par. 42 and 43). 43. The Committee also wishes to stress that the list set out by art. 67 par. 3 of the FDC only sets an open list of examples of behaviours that, among other things, may jeopardise the good development of the game, cause harm or disrupt law and order during a match. It results thereof, that throwing glasses can disturb the smooth progress of the match as it may distract the players and officials and, as in this case, can harm the other spectators. 44. Moreover, spectators are prohibited from performing such behaviours as established in articles and of the Stadium Code of Conduct. 45. Therefore, the Committee deems that the DFA is responsible for the improper conduct of its own supporters for the throwing at least ten glasses during the match and therefore has breached art. 67 par. 2 and 3 of the FDC. B) Incident reported by the FARE Network 46. The Committee observes that in accordance with the content of the FARE Network report around kick-off time a banner in the colours of the Danish national flag stating Store patter (ENG: Big Tits ) was displayed in the section A 501, Row 1 (i.e. supporters of the Denmark team) adding that Store patter is a phrase which the Men s National Team chants after a match they have won in the locker room. The use of the phrase in the football context can be regarded as sexist and misogynist, objectifying women's bodies and reducing women to part of the body for a celebration. 47. The Committee recalls that the report of the FARE Network observer was clear, precise and also sustained by a picture and that it was never contested by the DFA which limited to state that the banner was in conflict with the relevant regulations (cf. point I.5 above). 10

11 48. Thus, the Committee is comfortably satisfied with the evidence at its disposal. 49. Having established the above, the Committee assesses whether the display of such banner is contrary to the FIFA Regulations. 50. As a first step, the Committee analyses the meaning of the banner, and firstly observes that it makes reference to a part of a women s body, the breasts, together with the adjective big. 51. In this sense, the Committee is of the opinion that such message makes reference only to the physical attributes of women and thus it has sexist connotations that can even be understood as female objectification. 52. In view of the above, the Committee agrees with the interpretation provided by FARE Network in its report and points out that the DFA never contested it or provided an alternative explanation that may have allowed the Committee to depart from such consideration. 53. The Committee therefore concludes that this message displayed by the Danish supporters has an insulting and discriminatory nature that is not fit for a sporting event. 54. The Committee deems important to underline that among FIFA s statutory objectives (see art. 2) lies the aim to promote the development of women s football and the full participation of women at all levels of football governance as well as to promote [football] globally in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values. In this same line, the Committee refers to art. 4 of the FIFA Statutes which determines that discrimination of any kind against a group of people is strictly prohibited. 55. Additionally, the Committee refers to the content of the Stadium Code of Conduct (cf. par. 24 ff. above) which underlines the behavior that is expected from the spectators during the matches of this specific competition, in particular that they cannot act in a manner that may offend other spectators. 56. Therefore, following the same considerations that were explained in point II. paragraphs 42 and 43 above, the Committee is of the opinion that the DFA has to be held responsible for the display of the discriminatory banner and thus is found to be in violation of art. 67 par. 2 and 3 of the FDC. 57. The offences and the responsibility of the DFA having been so established, the Committee went on to consider the sanction to be imposed. Determining the applicable sanction 58. Having established the infringements committed by the DFA, the Committee went on to establish the sanction to be imposed regarding the different breaches of the FIFA regulations. 11

12 59. As mentioned above, according to art. 53 par. 2 of the FIFA Statutes, the Disciplinary Committee may pronounce the sanctions described in the Statutes and the FIFA Disciplinary Code on member associations, clubs, officials, players, intermediaries and licensed match agents. 60. Additionally, art. 7 par. 1 of the FDC stipulates that, unless otherwise specified, infringements are punishable regardless of whether they have been committed deliberately or negligently. 61. Moreover, art. 10 of the FDC provides that both natural and legal persons are punishable by the following sanctions: a) warning; b) reprimand; c) fine; d) return of awards. 62. Pursuant to art. 15 par. 2 of the FDC, the fine must not be less than CHF 300 and not more than CHF 1,000, Furthermore, and in accordance with art. 39 par. 4 of the FDC, the body pronouncing the sanction shall take into account all the relevant factors of the case and the degree of the offender s guilt when imposing the sanction. 64. Art. 40 par. 1 of the FDC further states that, unless otherwise specified, in cases of repeated infringements, the body may increase the sanction to be pronounced as deemed appropriate if an infringement has been repeated. 65. First and foremost, the Committee emphasises that the incidents occurred during a match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, football s most prestigious competition. As such, the match was attended by a considerable number of spectators and viewed by millions of fans worldwide and shared on numerous social networks. In this context, the immediate security of a large number of persons was at stake (attendance in the stadium of persons) and FIFA s image highly exposed. 66. In the case at hand, the Committee stresses that the players need to show respect for the guidelines they have been provided with and assume that they are competing in a competition in which every minute counts and has been previously organized so that the matches are played smoothly. 67. Additionally, the Committee underlines that the supporters of a football team need to show respect not only towards the players and officials but also towards the other fans and they are expected to support their team in a well behaved manner, without throwing objects and trying to detract the interest from the field of play or without displaying insulting and discriminatory messages that may offend any reader of such banner. 68. In continuation, the Committee also stresses that such incidents (not complying with the established countdown, throwing of objects and displaying discriminatory and 12

13 insulting messages) may potentially harm FIFA s image and negatively impact the value of the sporting spectacle that it delivers. As a result, conducts like the ones at stake which contradict the statutory objectives of FIFA cannot be justified at all and therefore cannot be tolerated in football. In particular, the Committee highlights that football stadiums should be a place where supporters of different teams can coexist, where fair play shall prevail on the pitch but also in the stands, and where all spectators should be able to enjoy the match without fear of being involved in any incident or having to witness discriminatory slogans. 69. In this line, the Committee also points out that it is of the utmost importance that families and children can come to a football match in normal circumstances without their values or physical attributes being questioned or insulted. In other words, behaviours of other fans as the ones under analysis cannot be tolerated and the sanctions imposed by the Committee are designed to encourage the DFA to increase its efforts to ensure the repetition of such conducts in the future and to act as a deterrent to those fans disturbing the rest of the crowd. 70. After having pointed out the seriousness of the infringements, the Committee went on to analyse whether any attenuating circumstance could be established in the present case. However, the DFA does not mention nor provide any proof that could justify that any measures were undertaken by the DFA prior to the match, during the match or once the incidents occurred. The DFA limited itself to attempt to shift its responsibility to FIFA without giving any proof as to the measures undertaken by the association. Therefore, the Committee observes that not mitigating circumstances should be taken into consideration. 71. Nevertheless, the Committee even though it observed that it is the first time that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the DFA within the final competition of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia TM, also noted that this is not the first time that the DFA has been the object of disciplinary proceedings for similar incidents that occurred in the frame of the preliminary competition of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia, as following the match played between the representative teams of Denmark and Armenia on 4 September 2016 as well as the one played between Denmark and the Republic of Ireland on 11 November 2017, the DFA was sanctioned with fines of CHF 2,000 and CHF 5,000 respectively and warnings for the improper conduct of the spectators. 72. In this respect the Committee considered that, it was necessary to impose on the DFA a sanction which would carry a clear message of disapproval and that would incite the DFA to adopt serious and effective measures for future matches. 73. In this sense, and taking into consideration that it was the first time that the infringement regarding the disrespect of the official countdown occurred, the Committee decided that a warning in the sense of art. 13 of the FDC would be sufficient to address that particular violation. 74. In what concerns the violation of art. 67 of the FDC, after taking into account all the relevant circumstances of the case, in particular due to the gravity of the incidents related to the throwing of objects and the display of a discriminatory banner, the 13

14 Committee considered that a financial sanction was appropriate in the present case. In accordance with art. 15 of the FDC, the Committee considers that a fine of CHF 20,000 complies with the established practice of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for these type of cases. 75. Moreover, also with respect to the infringement of art. 67 of the FDC, the Committee considered it necessary to warn the DFA as to its future conduct (cf. art. 13 of the FDC). Should incidents similar to the ones at stake occur again in the future, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee would be left with no other option than to impose harsher sanctions on the DFA. 76. In accordance with art. 105 par. 1 of the FDC, the Committee decided to impose costs and expenses of CHF 2,000 on the association. ***** 14

15 III. Decision 1. The Danish Football Association is liable for the improper conduct among its own group of spectators and is therefore in violation of art. 67 pars. 2 and 3 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. 2. The Danish Football Association is liable for the improper conduct of the members of its delegation in connection with the pre-match warm-up in the frame of the match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia played between the representatives teams of Denmark and Australia on 22 June 2018 and is therefore in violation of articles 4 par. 1 lit h) and 5 par. 4 lit. a) of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. 3. The Danish Football Association is ordered to pay a fine in the amount of CHF 20,000. The fine is to be paid within 30 days of notification of this decision. Payment can be made either in Swiss francs (CHF) to the account no J, UBS AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8098 Zurich, SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A, IBAN: CH J or in US dollars (USD) to the account no U, UBS AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8098 Zurich, SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A, IBAN: CH U, with reference to case no asa. 4. In application of art. 10 a) and art. 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the Danish Football Association is warned on its future conduct. The Danish Football Association is ordered to undertake all appropriate measures in order to guarantee that the FIFA regulations are strictly complied with. Should such incidents occur again in the future, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee may impose harsher sanctions on the Danish Football Association. 5. The costs of these proceedings amounting to CHF 2,000 are to be borne by the Danish Football Association and shall be paid according to the modalities stipulated under point 3. above. Sent to: - The Danish Football Association; - UEFA. ****** 15

16 LEGAL ACTION This decision can be contested before the FIFA Appeal Committee (art. 118 of the FDC). Art. 121 FDC describes the grounds for appeal. Any party intending to appeal must announce its intention to do so in writing within three (3) days of notification of the decision. Reasons for the appeal must then be given in writing within a further time limit of seven (7) days, commencing upon expiry of the first time limit of three (3) days (art. 120 FDC). The appeal fee of CHF 3,000 shall be transferred to below mentioned bank account before the expiry of the time limit of seven days for submitting the reasons for appeal (art. 123 par. 1 FDC). The appeal fee has to be paid either in Swiss francs (CHF) into account no J, UBS AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8098 Zurich, SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A, IBAN: CH J or in US dollars (USD) to the account no U, UBS AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8098 Zurich, SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A, IBAN: CH U. FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Alejandra Salmerón García Deputy Secretary to the Disciplinary Committee 16