ATHENS (Reuters) - Olympiakos Piraeus have appealed against the partial closure of their ground for February's Champions League tie with Manchester United arguing that UEFA's sanctions were harsh as there was no racist behaviour by the fans.
European soccer's governing body said on Tuesday that the sanctions were imposed for "the racist conduct of supporters, insufficient organisation, the setting-off of fireworks and the use of a laser" in the Group C match with Anderlecht on December 10.
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