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Tottenham Fined €30,000 for Fans’ Nazi Salutes

3/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tottenham Hotspur was fined €30,000 and given a suspended one-year ban on selling away-match tickets after three supporters gave Nazi salutes during the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Tottenham also faces a €2,250 fine for fans throwing objects and has identified the individuals involved, issuing them indefinite bans.
The club condemned the actions as utterly abhorrent and said they do not reflect the club's values.

History

Historical Context

The Nuremberg Laws, enacted on September 15, 1935, institutionalized racial discrimination in Nazi Germany by stripping Jews of citizenship and prohibiting marriages between Jews and non-Jews. This legal framework intensified anti-Semitic policies, leading to widespread persecution. The recent €30,000 fine imposed on Tottenham Hotspur for Nazi salutes underscores the ongoing legacy of these laws, highlighting the necessity for vigilance against hate in contemporary society.

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Story summary

Tottenham Hotspur was fined €30,000 and given a suspended one-year ban on selling away-match tickets after three supporters gave Nazi salutes during the Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Tottenham also faces a €2,250 fine for fans throwing objects and has identified the individuals involved, issuing them indefinite bans.
The club condemned the actions as utterly abhorrent and said they do not reflect the club's values.

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