Mirlind Daku given two-game ban after offensive chants

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Albanian forward Mirlind Daku has been banned for two matches after leading his country’s fans in derogatory chants.

Daku addressed Albania’s supporters with a megaphone following a heated 2-2 draw with Croatia in Hamburg.

UEFA fined the Albanian Football Association €25,000 (£21,250) for “transmitting provocative messages not suitable for a sports event.”

The Albanian FA was also charged an additional €22,500 (£19,000) for pitch invasions and the lighting of fireworks by supporters.

The Croatian Federation was fined €28,000 (£23,600) for throwing and lighting fireworks.

UEFA stated that its investigation into “potential racist and/or discriminatory conduct by supporters in this match is ongoing.”

Daku took to social media on Friday to apologize.

Serbia had threatened to pull out of Euro 2024 due to chanting between Croatian and Albanian fans.

The Serbian team played their match against Denmark a few hours later, drawing 1-1.

Daku’s actions also led the North Macedonian football federation to demand an apology.