Tottenham fined €20,000 by Uefa after Jose Mourinho held ‘responsible’ for late Champions League kick-off
Round of 16 tie against RB Leipzig began approximately three minutes late
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur have been fined €20,000 by Uefa after head coach Jose Mourinho was deemed “responsible” for the club’s late Champions League kick-off against RB Leipzig on 19 February.
The round of 16 tie commenced approximately three minutes late, although the specifics of why Mourinho was to blame remain unclear.
A statement released by Uefa read: “The Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body has decided:
- To fine Tottenham Hotspur €20,000 for being responsible for the late kick-off.
- The above fine must be paid within 90 days of communication of this decision.
- To warn Tottenham Hotspur coach, José Mário Dos Santos Mourinho Félix, for being responsible for the late kick-off.
- Tottenham Hotspur ensures that its coach is personally informed of this decision.
RB Leipzig were also charged and fined €2,250 after their supporters threw objects onto the pitch.
Manchester City also fell foul of Uefa’s guidelines after a “kit infringement” relating to the size of their sponsor on a training kit during their 2-1 victory against Real Madrid on 26 February. The club received a €3,000 fine.
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