Croatia handed fine by UEFA. - Euro 08.
The Croatian Football Federation has been fined by UEFA following the racist behaviour of their fans during their quarter-final defeat against Turkey on June 20.
Turkey won the encounter 3-1 on penalties in Vienna after a dramatic last-eight tie was taken to extra-time following a 1-1 stalemate.
But Croatia have been fined almost 12,500 euros ($19,680) for the behaviour of their supporters inside the Ernst Happel Stadion.
"Croatian fans were guilty of displaying a racist banner and showing racist conduct at the match," read a UEFA statement.
Meanwhile, UEFA president Michel Platini has thanked the players and coaches of the various teams for the positive image they have portrayed of European football.
"I would like to thank the players and the coaches because they have given a very good image of European football," he said.
"Since the start of the competition, the players have given happiness through the quality of their football.
"I'm happy the football and the national associations have given such a fine image of football, we can be proud of what has been shown throughout the world."
