In yet another incident of pitch invasion by supporters cost Hearts £4000 via a fine imposed by Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) after a group of supporters broke the barricade and entered into the field at Anfield. These supported are said to be cheering a goal by Hearts against Liverpool in Europe League play-off clash between these two teams. The governing body took this matter very seriously and issued a fine for the incident that took place on August 30. In a statement, UEFA said, “Heart of Midlothian FC have been fined €5,000, equivalent to £4000, by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body for ‘pitch invasion by supporters’ at last month’s UEFA Europa League play-off second-leg match at Anfield Road between Liverpool FC and the Scottish club.” After the fine, there is a hope that club will restraint such incidents in future and a soccer field will probably remain the best and disciplined gaming zone as ever. In that match, a crowd of around 1500 spectators … [Read more...]