Icelander83 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah, there is a thread for general 'UEFA fining every association' but this deserves a thread of its own! Bendtner apparantly showed a bookmakers logo on his underwear when celebrating a goal, UEFA have only gone and fined him €100k and banned him for one match in the WCQ! Should have had a racist message on his underpants, would have got a smaller fine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes, pathetic. As I said in the other one I do like it when UEFA/FIFA just decide to become 'the law' when a tournament is under way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert_o154 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 At least UEFA have shown where their priorities lay (as if we didn't know that already).... racism bad, meddling with our corporate sponsors' interest FAR, FAR WORSE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Unless UEFA saw "Paddy" and thought he was being racist towards the Irish. If so, wp UEFA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddidiodion Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Shambolic all round from Uefa there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 For what it's worth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this fine imo. The problem lies completely with the fines it's being compared with, ie the racism fines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongi Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 it's extremely harsh when juxtaposed against those Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert_o154 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 For what it's worth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this fine imo. The problem lies completely with the fines it's being compared with, ie the racism fines. True that, but the 1 game suspension is ludicrous and that's where UEFA shows its true colours. What he did is comparable to taking off your shirt and that's a yellow, not a red. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 True that, but the 1 game suspension is ludicrous and that's where UEFA shows its true colours. What he did is comparable to taking off your shirt and that's a yellow, not a red. It's only comparable to taking off your shirt if you had an advertisement on your undershirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Scandalous. All Danish games should be reverted to 0-3 for their opponents! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Scandalous. All Danish games should be reverted to 0-3 for their opponents! The Dutch games should be awarded as 3-0 wins as the Dutch didn't show up to any of them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 For what it's worth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this fine imo. The problem lies completely with the fines it's being compared with, ie the racism fines. This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wallin Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 it's extremely harsh when juxtaposed against those Not sure I agree tbh, penalties are always stricter when the crime is committed by someone inside the footballing world than when it is by someone on the outside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazRTaylor Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 An absolutely disgraceful decision. As Icelander83 said, the fine itself is fine. But it is shown to be shocking when compared with the racism fines. If Bendtner deserves an £80k fine, then the racism fines should be 20x what they were, minimum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOStriker Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I think it's funny to be honest. He knew exactly what he was doing and did it just for the green. The 1 match ban is harsh, but if he just got a 100k fine what's stopping other players doing it if the payout was higher? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibby123 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Don't **** off the corporate suits/sponsors. Ever. They take everything and give nothing. Leeches. I hate suits. They hoover up tickets that could go to genuine fans. Have no interest in the game. Or the team. Just quaff bo*locks and eat prawn sandwiches impressing their scum mates they 'got a ticket'. See the corporate seats at Wembley for 10 mins after HT break. Really, really hate them. Unhealthily so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Don't **** off the corporate suits/sponsors. Ever. They take everything and give nothing. Apart from the millions of pounds that clubs/national FAs/governing bodies can invest in the game? Get a grip lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibby123 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Apart from the millions of pounds that clubs/national FAs/governing bodies can invest in the game? Get a grip lad. Nah, football was just fine before they turned up. Google it if you weren't around. You really think they do it to improve football. Jump/Bandwagon/On comes to mind. Aye, get a grip alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Love to know when you think sponsors/corporates/money men "weren't around". 19th century? Maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Zzz... the whole thing about taking the jersey off after scoring a goal is about sponsors too ainnit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibby123 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Love to know when you think sponsors/corporates/money men "weren't around". 19th century? Maybe. Son, if you think corporate suits were that big a factor before Sky invented football then dig out. Ask your dad or google it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud The Weiser Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 this in a nutshell corupt Bast's Uefa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 For what it's worth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this fine imo. The problem lies completely with the fines it's being compared with, ie the racism fines. True. I think when a player does it it's one thing but when they're stopping people in the crowd it's another a la World Cup and yes, it does look stupid against the other fines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitsev Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Croatia fined 80,000 euros by UEFA for throwing fireworks and racist chanting during match with Italy. Keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Paddy Power has confirmed that it will pay Nicklas Bendtner's €100,000 (£80,600) fine forshowing the brand's name on his underpants during Denmark's game against Portugal. The bookmaker quipped on its blog that UEFA had decided to tackle the matter "after solving all the social, political and race issues surrounding Euro 2012". "We can't do anything about UEFA's chilled-out attitude to racism or political oppression, but we can do something about the Pantsgate," the company said. "We've decided to foot the bill for the fine. Paddy Power are paying Bendtner's massively over-the-top €100,000 fine." Paddy Power's head of mischief Ken Robertson added: "We pride ourselves on listening to our customers and what we heard loud and clear yesterday was that Nicklas Bendtner should not suffer as a result of UEFA's double standards. "We don't believe that Nicklas should be penalised for nothing more serious than wearing his lucky underpants which in fairness was only a bit of fun." Paddy Power then listed other UEFA fines as a contrast with that given to Bendtner: Euro 2012 - Russian FA fined £96,000 for fan violence ahead of the game with Poland Euro 2012 - Croatia fined £20,000 for pitch invader, throwing missiles and lighting of flares Euro 2012 - Germany fined £8,000 for fans throwing missiles onto the pitch v Portugal Euro 2012 - Portuguese FA fined £4,000 for delaying the start of the second half v Germany 2012 - Porto fined £16,700 for racist incidents 2008 - Croatia fined £10,000 for racist incidents 2007 - Serbia fined £16,500 for racist incidents 2004 - Spain fined £45,000 for racist incidents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Good publicity for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This comparing of FAs to an individual footballer is so ludicrous. What would happen if an individual footballer would be involved in racist incidents? One match fine, right? Pity we don't have any incidents to compare to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Good publicity for them So unlike Paddy Power going for publicity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Son, if you think corporate suits were that big a factor before Sky invented football then dig out. Ask your dad or google it. Just FYI, but calling someone "son" in a pathetic attempt to belittle them does not help your argument. Hope that helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTT Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 It's only comparable to taking off your shirt if you had an advertisement on your undershirt. Still only get a yellow for that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Still only get a yellow for that not if it was euro 2012 you don't. you'll get a yellow for taking of your shirt. then the subsequent fine and ban for showing an advertisement on your undershirt. ridiculuos, but that's how it would be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 By the way http://www.freesamples.co.uk/tag/free-paddy-power-pants/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puevlo Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This comparing of FAs to an individual footballer is so ludicrous. What would happen if an individual footballer would be involved in racist incidents? One match fine, right? Pity we don't have any incidents to compare to... Dunno, ask John Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Dunno, ask John Terry. He'll be tried and punished, honest guv. After the Euros of course. Can't have cracking down on racism have consequences for the NT now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Did anyone notice that Ribéry flashed sponsor boxers after their loss last night? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Is it in the rules you cant advertise in this way? If it is the fine is justified, even though like others have said its way out of proportion to what other stuff has happened Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMtillidie Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 This. how ridic is this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Think its been apparent for sometime tha UEFA/Fifa dont really give a crap about racism in football. They may have all the campaigns etc but always have given out pointless fines for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Did anyone notice that Ribéry flashed sponsor boxers after their loss last night?I wonder if he'll be fined if it was an authorized sponsor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Some suggest that the fines simply reflect the levels of responsibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I wonder if he'll be fined if it was an authorized sponsor I can't think it was an authorized sponsor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 This. how ridic is this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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