ZURICH (Reuters) - Albania have been fined 100,000 Swiss francs (78,427.17 pounds) after their fans disrupted their World Cup qualifier away to Italy last month by letting off firecrackers, FIFA said on Thursday. Italy, who won 2-0, were also fined 15,000 Swiss francs, for "improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices)," soccer's governing body said. Brazil were fined 35,000 Swiss francs for homophobic chanting by fans in the game against Paraguay, while Argentina were fined 20,000 Swiss francs for the same offence against Chile. In other incidents, Iran were fined 50,000 Swiss francs over the "use of pyrotechnics among supporters and an overcrowded stadium" as well as the "non-use of FIFA branding items." There were also fines for Bosnia (35,000 Swiss francs), Poland (17,500 Swiss francs) and Montenegro (15,000 Swiss francs) for various incidents involving the use of pyrotechnics by fans during matches last month.

Source: The Star April 27, 2017 15:30 UTC