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Crvena zvezda roster, UEFA sanctions and Eternal Derby

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Crvena zvezda is managing significant roster restructuring and competitive shifts. Following the departure of Dejan Stanković and the sale of Nair Tiknizjan, the club has sought replacements, including interest in Oleg Rjabčuk. On the pitch, head coach Albert Riera led the team to a 3-0 victory against Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League play-offs, but the advantage was overturned in a 5-1 defeat, resulting in relegation to the Conference League. UEFA subsequently imposed sanctions, including a 98,250 euro fine for racist behavior and improper conduct, a ticket ban for the match against Lugano, and a three-match suspension for Osman Bukari. In the 180th Eternal Derby against Partizan, Crvena zvezda secured a 2-1 comeback victory. Despite Partizan’s Že scoring just 49 seconds into the match, Bamba Dieng equalized in the 17th minute, followed by a 28th-minute penalty from Mirko Ivanić after a VAR review for a foul on Matej Gaštarov. The match was marked by high tension and a minute of silence for Ratko ~~Mladić. The~~ Mladić; the display of Mladić’s imagery drew international condemnation from the European Union and prompted the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center to call for UEFA to consider suspending the Football Association of Serbia (FSS). Following the derby, the FSS Disciplinary and Ethics Commission issued ~~disciplinary sanctions against~~ several ~~clubs.~~ sanctions. Crvena zvezda was fined 1,000,000 dinars and received a conditional one-year suspension that could force the club to play one match without spectators due to organizational failures, including inadequate fan searches and the use of pyrotechnics. Partizan was fined 300,000 dinars and received a conditional one-year ban on away fans following the use of pyrotechnics that injured a security officer. Additionally, FK Novi Pazar was fined 400,000 dinars and received a conditional one-year ban on playing one home match without spectators for offenses including pyrotechnics, throwing objects, and unauthorized entry into restricted areas for religious rites.

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