Soccer: UEFA fine Boavista for racism

Uefa have fined Boavista more than £9,200 for racist chants from their supporters during their Champions League match with Liverpool.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2001 - 17:47

Uefa have fined Boavista more than £9,200 for racist chants from their supporters during their Champions League match with Liverpool.

Emile Heskey was abused during the 1-1 draw in Portugal on October 24.

Uefa's control and disciplinary body noted no previous incidents of racist behaviour by the Portuguese club.

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