UEFA fines PSG, warns coach Tuchel for late second half kickoff

UEFA said its disciplinary panel imposed the fine and also warned Tuchel “for being responsible for the late kickoff” to restart Wednesday’s game in Lisbon.

Published : Aug 14, 2020 22:02 IST , LISBON

UEFA often fines clubs for being late from the locker room to start the second half which can affect broadcasters’ schedules.
UEFA often fines clubs for being late from the locker room to start the second half which can affect broadcasters’ schedules.
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UEFA often fines clubs for being late from the locker room to start the second half which can affect broadcasters’ schedules.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk trying to lift his team to a Champions League quarterfinal win cost the club 30,000 euros ($35,500) on Friday.

UEFA said its disciplinary panel imposed the fine and also warned Tuchel “for being responsible for the late kickoff” to restart Wednesday’s game in Lisbon.

PSG trailed Atalanta 1-0 at halftime then dominated the second half before scoring twice in the closing minutes to advance to its first semifinal in 25 years.

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UEFA often fines clubs for being late from the locker room to start the second half which can affect broadcasters’ schedules.

Critics often compare the size of those fines unfavourably with similar sums imposed on clubs in cases of racist behaviour by fans at stadiums.

PSG next plays Leipzig on Tuesday.

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