NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has punished Serbia for racist fan incidents through ordering the stadium to be closed for its subsequent home sport in European Championship qualifying.

The sanction changed into introduced as UEFA weighs movement in opposition to Bulgaria for racist abuse of England players final week.

The incidents regarding Serbia enthusiasts came at some stage in a 4-2 loss to Portugal closing month. The team will now play in an empty stadium while Serbia hosts Luxembourg on Nov. 14. UEFA also imposed a 33,250 euro ($37,000) satisfactory.

Serbia can be in a one-yr probation duration whilst Ukraine visits three days later for the final Group B sport. Ukraine already qualified for Euro 2020 and Portugal is desired to take the second qualifying region.