World Cup qualifier: FIFA fines Senegal £143,000 for their fans behaviour

FIFA has fined Senegal £143,000 for their fans’ behaviour after dozens of green lasers were beamed into the face of Egypt captain Mohamed Salah as he prepared to take a spot kick during a penalty shootout.

The Liverpool star was targeted in the World Cup qualifier at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium outside Dakar, the capital of Senegal, on March 29, following a 1-1 draw between the two countries, over two legs.

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Salah blasted his kick over the bar with TV pictures revealing his face illuminated by vivid green light. Salah’s club team mate, Sadio Mane, put Senegal through to the World Cup finals in Qatar, when he tucked away his kick.

FIFA has now said its disciplinary committee has investigated the lasers, a pitch invasion by Senegal fans, an offensive banner and the national federation’s ‘failure to ensure that law and order are maintained in the stadium’.

As well as the fine, Senegal was also ordered to play a future competitive game in an empty stadium.