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Sporting Charleroi sanctioned to play match behind closed doors
Sporting Charleroi has been ordered to play a home match behind closed doors by the Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport. The sanction, which applies to the match against Cercle Brugge on September 19, follows incidents that occurred during a match between Charleroi and Standard Liège last season.
The decision means that neither Charleroi fans nor visiting Cercle Brugge supporters will be permitted to attend the game at the Stade du Pays de Charleroi. Cercle Brugge has expressed regret over the decision, noting that while their fans were not involved in the original incidents, they are still facing the consequences of the sanction.
Sporting Charleroi has characterized the punishment as 'out of proportion' and particularly severe, though the club acknowledged the facts surrounding the previous season's unrest.
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Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport · Cercle Brugge · Sporting Charleroi · Standard Liège
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport imposed a sanction on Sporting Charleroi. www.walfoot.be
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sporting Charleroi described the sanction as 'out of proportion' and particularly harsh.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match without spectators will take place on September 19 against Cercle Brugge. www.walfoot.be
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cercle Brugge fans were not involved in the incidents that led to the sanction. www.walfoot.be
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cercle Brugge expressed regret that their supporters cannot attend the match. www.walfoot.be
- [● 3 SOURCES] The sanction stems from incidents during a match between Standard and Charleroi last season. www.walfoot.be
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sporting Charleroi must play one home match behind closed doors. www.walfoot.be