UEFA opens investigation after Fenerbahce fans sing Vladimir Putin's name in match against Dynamo Kyiv

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Fenerbahce fans shouted Russian President Vladimir Putin's name after Dynamo Kyiv scored during the Champions League qualification game. Kyiv defeated the Turkish team 2 to 1 to make it through to the third qualifying round of Europe's top competition. Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar said the chants were 'sad'

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Reuters

Ukraine's envoy saddened by 'Putin' chants at Dynamo Kyiv soccer match in Turkey

ANKARA - Ukraine's envoy to Turkey said on Thursday he was saddened by a group of Fenerbahce fans chanting Russian President Vladimir Putin's name after their team conceded a goal at home to Dynamo Kyiv in a Champions League qualifier a day earlier. Fenerbahce's hopes of competing in Europe's elite Champions League soccer competition this season were dashed by a 2-1 extra-time loss to

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Uefa to investigate Fenerbahce fans’ Putin chant during Dynamo Kyiv game

Home fans sang Vladimir Putin’s name after Dynamo scoredUkraine ambassador ‘saddened’ by incident in IstanbulUefa have launched a disciplinary investigation against Fenerbahce, after some supporters of the Turkish club chanted Vladimir Putin’s name during a Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday evening.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

UEFA opens investigation after Fenerbahce fans sing Vladimir Putin's name in match against Dynamo Kyiv

European soccer's governing body UEFA has opened an investigation after Fenerbahce fans were heard singing Russian President Vladimir Putin's name during a Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Daily Mirror

UEFA to investigate after Fenerbahce fans taunt Dynamo Kyiv with Putin chants

Supporters of Turkish club were heard singing Russian president's name during Champions League qualifying defeat to Ukrainian side in Istanbul

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

UEFA opens investigation after Fenerbahce fans sing Vladimir Putin's name in match against Dynamo Kyiv

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Associated Press News

UEFA probes Fenerbahçe after Putin chant against Kyiv team

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA said Thursday it is investigating Turkish club Fenerbahçe after its fans chanted the name of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Champions League qualifying game

2 months ago·United States

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