The harsh penalty faced by PSV

We are still stunned by the attempted attack suffered in the final moments of PSV-Sevilla about Sevilla goalkeeper, Dmitrovic. The Serbian not only avoided it but also managed to reduce the aggressor’s fan. While waiting to know the criminal consequences of this action, the fact is that PSV has been exposed to a very heavy punishment by the UEFA Disciplinary Committee, because the club is responsible for what happens on the pitch. soccer.

Article 16 of UEFA’s own Disciplinary Code regarding order and security in matches of competitions by Europe’s highest body is very clear in this regard: “Host clubs and national associations are responsible for order and security in and around the stadium before, during and after matches. All associations and clubs must comply with the obligations specified in the UEFA Security Regulations“.

In the same word he clarified that “sThey are responsible for any type of incidents and may be subject to disciplinary and management action, unless they can prove that they were not negligent in any way in arranging the match.”

And it is in the next point where he refers to what kind of situations the clubs are fully responsible for the behavior of their fans. And further, in this type of situation the clubs have the maximum responsibility even if the absence of negligence can be shown: “However, all associations and clubs are responsible for the following inappropriate behavior on the part of their supporters and may be subject to disciplinary and administrative measures, even if they prove the absence of any related negligence in the organization of the match.“.

And among the behaviors that are subject to punishment are the following:

“a. the invasion of the field of play;

b. throwing objects that may endanger the physical integrity of other people present at the match or affect its smooth progress;

c. the lighting of fireworks or anything else

d. the use of laser pointers or similar electronic devices

and. the use of gestures, words, objects or any other means to convey a provocative message that is inappropriate for a sporting event, in particular provocative messages of a political, ideological, religious or offensive nature;

F. acts of injury

Mr. disturbance during the national anthem

h. any other lack of order or discipline observed in or around the stadium.”

A match that may have been suspended at the time it occurred by the match official. It is clear that the Dutch club is the most responsible. Now two situations can happen. The first occurs because the Disciplinary Commission resolves this very serious penalty or decides to open reserved information that will allow PSV to present an allegation.

In both cases, he was exposed to a very heavy penalty according to article 16 of the same Disciplinary Code and included possible penalties:

“1- order that a match be considered lost;

2.. arguing a fight behind closed doors;

3.-total or partial closure of the stadium

4. a dispute with a third country;”

The article also talks about more drastic measures such as banning the registration of players or the disqualification of the competition. This punishment will be accompanied by a harsh economic fine. The Disciplinary Code itself includes a range from 100 euros to even a million euros. In addition to the sanction obtained from the incident with the Sevilla goalkeeper, add the throwing of things that also occurred throughout the match and for which PSV will also be sanctioned by the UEFA disciplinary body.