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Soccer club wins appeal of fine for fans chanting 'UEFA Mafia' with satirical intent
- Norwegian club Brann won an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, overturning a fine of 5,000 euros from UEFA for fans chanting 'UEFA Mafia' during a Women’s Champions League game.
- The Court accepted that the chant had a satirical intent and stated it 'cannot be considered offensive or provocative' as UEFA had claimed, according to Brann's statement.
- UEFA admitted that the court's decision arose from 'truly extraordinary circumstances' and noted it still holds a 'legitimate regulatory interest' in maintaining public safety during matches.
- Brann chairman Aslak Sverdrup called the ruling an important judgment for freedom of expression in soccer, highlighting its significance.
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