20 October,2016 07:55 AM IST | | PA Sport
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against FC Copenhagen after the Danish club's fans set off fireworks during their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Leicester
FC Copenhagen fans light flares in the King Power Stadium during the Champions League match against Leicester City in Leicester on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
FC Copenhagen fans light flares in the King Power Stadium during the Champions League match against Leicester City in Leicester on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
Leicester: UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against FC Copenhagen after the Danish club's fans set off fireworks during their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Leicester.
European football's governing body has been cracking down on the use of fireworks, flares and smoke bombs by supporters.
A statement posted on UEFA's official website said FC Copenhagen had been charged for "the setting off of fireworks - article 16 (2) of the UEFA disciplinary regulations" on Tuesday night.
UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body will hear the case on November 17.
