Sentenced to a long-term suspension order to serve as an example! PSV fan who beat player couldn't set foot in stadium for 40 years

2023-03-21 16:03

Sentenced to a long-term suspension order to serve as an example! PSV fan who beat player couldn't set foot in stadium for 40 years


PSV Eindhoven officially announced that it will punish fans who trespassed on the field and attacked 31-year-old Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dimitrovic in the second round of the UEFA Europa League (Europa League) knockout round. With a maximum ban of 40 years, the ban will last until the end of 2063.


During the second half of PSV Eindhoven 's 2-0 UEFA Europa League (Europa League) knockout round match against Sevilla last month, a 20-year-old male PSV fan rushed onto the pitch and exited The punch hit Sevilla goalkeeper Dimitrovic on the right side of the face, and the battered player reacted quickly and immediately pushed the fan down and tried to subdue the opponent's attack.


However, the fan did not let it go. Instead, after falling to the ground, he continued to pull the opponent's clothes and kicked Dimitrovich maliciously to start a fight. Soon the fan who caused the accident was suppressed by multiple security personnel.


Sentenced to a long-term suspension order to serve as an example! PSV fan who beat player couldn't set foot in stadium for 40 years


Although Eindhoven won that game, but because they won 3-0 in the first round against Sevilla, Eindhoven was eliminated from the Europa League quarter-finals with a total score of 2-3.


At the beginning of this month, the fan who caused the accident was initially sentenced to 2 months in prison for seriously violating the stadium and area ban.


Sentenced to a long-term suspension order to serve as an example! PSV fan who beat player couldn't set foot in stadium for 40 years


Eindhoven officials also later stated that the fan involved will be banned from entering the National Stadium of the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) until 2026, and will be banned from appearing in Eindhoven's home stadium for the next 2 years. surrounding area.


Eindhoven general manager Marcel Brands has condemned the attacker following the incident and said the club will discuss how to better enforce the stadium ban. Now the fan will face a further long-term suspension for his criminal behavior.


Eindhoven officially announced recently that the fan who attacked the player will be punished for up to 40 years from entering Eindhoven's home stadium. This is the longest stadium ban allowed by UEFA in history. PSV also revealed in a statement that the 40-year ban is based on possible fines imposed by UEFA.