Manchester City dodges UEFA sanction over Champions League booing

After reviewing a case concerning Manchester City supporters repeated attempts to boo the Champions League anthem during a victory over Sevilla at the Etihad, UEFA have ruled to close the inquiry without seeking punitive sanctions.

The booing stemmed from an incident last year, when City supporters were upset that 650 CSKA Moscow supporters were allowed entry into a Champions League match at the Arena Khimki. The fixture was intended to be played behind closed doors because of sanctions over a series of offences that include racist chants.

Several supporters were also aggrieved over a £16.3 fine after breaching Financial Fair Play directives in May 2014, prompting dissent from City fans.

"It is confirmed that the UEFA control, ethics, and disciplinary body has decided to close the disciplinary proceedings," a spokesperson for the footballing governing body told reporters, courtesy of BBC Sport.

UEFA's decision not to penalize City comes two weeks after general secretary and FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino remarked that fans have the right to boo anything if they see fit.