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

European soccer’s governing physique UEFA has opened an investigation after Fenerbahce followers had been heard singing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s title throughout a Champions League qualifier in opposition to Dynamo Kyiv.

Turkish facet Fenerbahce crashed out of the competitors after Ukraine’s Kyiv scored an extra-time objective to win the second leg in Istanbul 2-1 on Wednesday. The primary leg, held in Poland as a result of Russian invasion of Ukraine, had ended 0-0.

The incident, which was closely criticized on-line, seemed to be sparked by Vitaliy Buyalskyi’s celebration after he put the guests 1-0 up within the second half.

“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation concerning alleged misbehaviour of Fenerbahce supporters,” a UEFA statement read.

“Data on this matter will probably be made accessible sooner or later.”

Fenerbahce stated in a statement that it did not settle for the response from “some” of its supporters which “by no means represents the stance and values of our membership.”

It additionally stated it was “unfair” to attribute the rhetoric to all its followers.

Movies shared on-line seem to indicate a big part of followers singing Putin’s title shortly after Buyalskyi had celebrated in entrance of the house followers.

It got here moments after Fenerbahce midfielder Ismail Yuksek was despatched off in a fiery match.

Vasyl Bodnar, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara, stated it was “unhappy” to listen to the chants.

“Soccer is a good recreation. Yesterday, Dynamo Kyiv was stronger,” he wrote on social media.

“It is extremely unhappy to listen to the supporting phrases of the Fenerbahce followers — in favour of the Russian assassin and assaulter who’s bombing our nation.

“I’m grateful to fellow Turkish individuals for his or her help to Ukraine and for his or her consideration concerning the inappropriate actions of the followers.”

CNN has reached out to Dynamo Kyiv for remark.