Latvian goalkeeper suspended 10 European matches for racist behavior

Latvian goalkeeper FK Ventspils has been banned for 10 European matches for "racist behavior" during the Europa League match against United of Malta, UEFA reported on Thursday.

Makhnyovsky of Ukraine was sent off in extra time in the return match of the qualifier for the second round, and substitute Amado Samba was sent off with a red card immediately afterwards.

UEFA said Samba had been suspended for two matches "for insulting others during the match" without giving further details.

The match, which took place on August 1, ended on a 2-2 draw, Ventspils winning 6-2 overall.

UEFA has also ordered Georgian club Dinamo Tbilisi to play its next European home match, which Feyenoord will meet in the Europa League qualifier matches on 15 August, without a hearing due to racist behavior by his supporters.

The club was also fined 50,000 euros ($ 56,065).

The European Union said that these incidents occurred during Dynamo's 3-0 home victory over Gabala, Azerbaijan, in the second leg of the qualifying round on 1 January. August.

The team won 0/5 on the total.